L.A.B.
Formed in 2016 in Whakatane, New Zealand, L.A.B. is a reggae fusion band founded
by Stuart Kora (keyboards, guitar, vocals) and Brad Kora (drums, vocals),
formerly of the band Kora, who had released three albums between 2007 and 2012.
They recruited Joel Shadbolt (vocals, guitar), Ara Adas-Tamatea (bass), and
Miharo Gregory (keyboards) to join the band and began crafting their unique take
on reggae music, which also blended funk, blues, rock, and electronica
influences into the mix. The band released their self-titled debut album in
2017, reaching number 15 in the New Zealand alb...
