The 18th Parallel
James Wilkinson, AllMusic Guide - Named after the circle of latitude that passes through Jamaica, this Swiss act is part of a European reggae network of artists - alongside Spanish producer Roberto Sanchez, fellow Genevans the Skankin' Society sound system, and the Danish ensemble Horns of Guiding Star Orchestra - who strive to re-create the roots reggae sounds of the 1970s and '80s, often collaborating with stars from that era [more]
Although it wasn't until 2018 that they coined the 18th Parallel name, drummer Antonin Chatelain, guitarist Léo Marin, and keyboard player Mathias Liengme began performing together as the studio band for their own Geneva-based label, Fruits Records, in 2015.
The act was effective as a studio band, as it allowed for a revolving set of players to step in and out of the ensemble as dictated by the material.
MX3 - Studio band for Swiss label Fruits Records specialized into Jamaican music. The 18th Parallel is led by Geneva based musicians and producers Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme.
