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Pitak – heading for Kilworth on July 15.

Pitak are the sound of the French-Caribbean and they are on their way to Kilworth on Monday night, July 15. Combining elements of Reggae, Jazz, Soul, Samba and West African rhythms, Ines Khai's voice rises above like an eagle soaring on the warm Caribbean breeze. Her emotive songs about the struggles of life and love in Guadeloupe are illustrated by her dramatic stage presence. It is easy to see that every second of her performance comes straight from the heart.

Ines Khai's amazing vocal range is accompanied by a fabulous line-up of seasoned and diverse musicians; including one of Ireland's top bassists, Jerome Rimson (from Detroit), two Congolese musicians from Ireland's best traveled African Band (The Lace) Daniel Muyombo and Troca on electric guitar and drum kit respectively and Ireland's Patrick Naughton playing Djembe, percussion and shakers making up the quintet. It is testament to the quality of Ines performance that she has been able to gather such a high quality line-up as her backing band.

Following a concert in Waterville, Co Kerry on 21st June, read what was uploaded to the Waterville Blog site the day after the show:

"A truly fantastic performance that swept me clean off my feet. It is very rare for me to be so impressed! PiTak was a fantastic night out full of music all the way from the Caribbean. The music was so beautiful and the singer? Wow, just wow, she had a voice that made my jaw drop so that I have to tape it up like Jim Carrey in 'Yes Man' just to contain my amazement. The rhythm swept through the room and everyone was rocking their heads and singing alone where appropriate."

What is even more surprising is that this review was written by someone in their late teens, although the audience was a broad cross-section of ages. And he (or she as the case may be) goes on:

"The feelings the music gave you were almost like tangible things you could pull out of the air! It was thrilling! Amazing! Spectacular! I clapped so much my hands were too sore to write! If you missed it at the Tech, then please, please, please, please, please, please - for your own sake make an effort to go see them next Friday in Kenmare! They are magnificent! No one should miss this because they blew everything I have previously heard out of my mind!"

And if that is not enough, Stevie G of RED FM said: "Exciting fusion of Caribbean styles with some other funky influences can't wait to hear more excellent music".

Book that ticket now for July 15 in kilworth and be carried away on the Carribean breeze! Tickets from the usual Village Arts Centre outlets or call 025-32227 or 087-6492514.

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