Black Velvet Collective’s long-awaited first album, Sunset Peak, launched in February and is available now on Spotify. The band – core members long-time DB residents (and Picnic in the Park founders) Mark Rawson, Mark Basford and Jim Alba-Duignan – has been actively gigging in Hong Kong since 2020 and has built up a loyal following. Fans love the unique sound, which draws on British, Canadian and Irish folk music.
“Sunset Peak features songs both light and happy plus a few more reflective ones,” says Mark Rawson. “The lead track Take a Moment is a song of hope in difficult times; it’s a song of inspiration.” The Collective habitually collaborates with other leading Hong Kong-based musicians, and Take a Moment features Sarah Johnson of The 852, on vocals. It’s based on a traditional Irish tune with words by Mark.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Black Velvet Collective.]
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