The Motet
Denver band led by drummer Dave Watts, playing horn-driven funk with afrobeat rhythms and jazz chops, built for long, sweaty dance-floor sets.
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About The Motet
The Motet started in Denver in 1998 around drummer Dave Watts, who has kept the band going through many lineup changes. Early versions leaned on afrobeat and Latin percussion, with long instrumental workouts. Later records moved toward vocal funk, especially after singer Lyle Divinsky joined for the band's 2016 self-titled album, though the horn section and Watts's rhythms stayed at the centre.
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What kind of music does The Motet play?
The Motet plays rock.
When did The Motet form?
The Motet formed in Boulder in 1998.
What was The Motet's first album?
The Motet's first album was Play (2000). The latest is Love Time (2024).