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Benguela Cape Town, South Africa
Every gig Benguela play is a spur of the moment, creative cesspool that straddles both the ambient and angular.
Brydon Bolton (double bass), Alex Bozas (guitar), Ross Campbell (drums)
Benguela recommends:
A Year of Swimming
by Derek Gripper
Moving on from his beautiful transpositions of Malian Kora music, Derek brings us a mix of Baaba Maal, Mansour Seck, Salif Keita, Madosini and his own compositions - truly fantastic guitar.
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Really coming into his own on this release - lovely stuff
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per mush for mono
by Miss Texas 1977
Great songs, great voice - check out Miss Texas
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One Night on Earth: Music from the Strings of Mali
by Derek Gripper
supported by 6 fans who also own “Adrift”
I always loved the music of Mali since first hearing Ali Farke Toure on radio many years ago, and was truly stunned when I heard Derek in concert. This is awesome.
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Libraries on Fire
by Derek Gripper
supported by 5 fans who also own “Adrift”
Spending hours on One Night on Earth wasn't enough. My addiction to Derek's kora translations is too strong. I'm hooked. I'm happy.
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A haunting stillness characterizes “FIL O FENJOON,” where drone-like arrangements expand endlessly.
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