Ruby & The Vines

Ruby & The Vines are a three piece band that fuse rock, Congolese roots music, afrobeat, funk and reggae to create a unique and refreshing sound.

Anita Awbi
  • By Anita Awbi
  • 15 Aug 2011
  • min read
Photo: Inshra S Russell

Ruby & The Vines are a three piece band that fuse rock, Congolese roots music, afrobeat, funk and reggae to create a unique and refreshing sound.

The group consist of Binisa Bonner on bass and vocals, Greg Sanders on guitar and backing vocals and Ben Assiter on drums.

Since wowing audiences at the BBC-hosted Celebrating Sanctuary Festival, Ruby & The Vines have been playlisted on a variety of radio shows, including tastemaker Gilles Peterson's Radio 1 Worldwide programme.

Ruby & The Vines' first e.p. Red Storm is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers.

Watch Ruby & The Vines perform their song Red Storm and talk to M about their highly original music.