aaamusic | On 24, Jun 2012

Like “Zuma Aluma” suggests, Maia are a fun folk band for the not-so-serious.

A mix of traditional folk guitar and brass make up this quirky Yorkshire four-piece of university friends. Despite the track’s title sounding a bit like a fitness program, its place as a chorus proves to be pretty infectious. Through adopting the bohemian songwriting but pop sensibilities of the likes of Talking Heads and David Bowie, whatever “Zuma Aluma” actually means all becomes clear.

Zuma Aluma is out on Monday 25th June.

★★★★★

Author: Martin Vacher