Many of Penyas' songs touch on ancient Afro-Cuban melodies sung by the band’s multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Lilli Elina, whilst other tracks are wide open electronic groove scapes that draw on percussion don Jim Le Ms experiences as a ceremonial Bata drummer. Viva Msimang's dubbed-out trombone improvisations, percussion and backing vocal contributions complete the Penya soundscape.
Penyas' releases have been hailed by Gilles Peterson and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 music) , Nick Luscomb (BBC Radio 3), Jeremy Sole (KRCW) Worldwide FM (Thristian and WillLV) Best Before (Channel 4), Boiler Room, Stamp the Wax, the Vinyl Factory, NTS, Soho and Radar Radio, Bandcamp, and a host of producers including Dengue Dengue Dengue, DJ Khalab and DJ Jose Marquez.
Penya's "Superliminal" LP is now available on Vinyl via On the corner records.