HENRY ATE


Karma is the creative force behind Henry Ate, one of the most promising South African bands. Karma burst onto the local scene in 1996 with Henry Ate's debut album Slap in the Face, which was produced on a shoe-string budget in 1996. When the album came out, people started singing along to its songs and the band found themselves playing to crowds of thousands all over the country almost overnight.

Just hit number one and Hey Mister number two on the 5FM charts. The group performed at opening slots for international acts Skunk Anansie and Johnny Clegg. Their second album One Day Soon was released in late 1998 with the name change from Henry Ate to Karma which confused fans who did not think that the album was recorded with the same Henry Ate musicians. The album received a lukewarm response and audiences began to dwindle.

Now signed to EMI and with the name Henry Ate reinstated, Karma recorded her latest album, the successful 15-track Torn and Tattered. The album showcases Karma's versatility and vocal sensitivity. Max Mikula, Brendan Ou Tim, Julian Sun, Louis Mhlanga, Angus Rose, Gary Herschelman and Kaolin Thompson all feature on Torn and Tattered.