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ROY HARPER
Few survivors from the golden age of British folk-rock have kept their reputations intact, but there is one figure who has come to stand for a particularly single-minded form of integrity. That man is Roy Harper. With such avowed fans as Fleet Foxes, Jim O'Rourke, Joanna Newsom and iconic artists Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, his entire back catalogue going digital, albums new to the market and a slew of incredible press, it's Harper time!
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AARON DELAHUNTY
New kid on the block Aaron, has already had huge support from BBC Introducing team, Radio 1 Big Weekend, recording a BBC Maida Vale session and securing the coveted BBC Introducing slot on the Radio 1 playlist. With MTV, MTV Base, NME TV and The Box supporting the video for debut single 'Never Happen Again', radio is sure to follow comes for this December release. Bring it on...
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VIEUX FARKA TOURE
Often referred to as 'the Hendrix of the Sahara', Vieux, son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré finally returns to the UK for a ten date tour in February 2012. The accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Vieux has reshaped the music his father was renowned for, combining funk, reggae, and jam music to the desert-blues genre. ‘The Secret’, his latest album featuring collaborations with Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks and John Scofield is sure to get a workout... |
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AFRICA EXPRESS & AESS
The movement goes from strength to strength. In conjunction with the Cultural Olympiad, September 2012 will see Africa Express will travel through the UK, bringing together African and Western musicians for an inspirational week for artists and audiences alike. Unexpected gigs in unexpected places. Visits to schools, factories, homes and local clubs. Each day, each town, each show will be different. After a week of magic and mayhem, the tour arrives in London. A united army of musicians armed with new music will be ready for a finale show – a collaborative musical epic that defies musical and geographical boundaries.
There is now also Africa Express Sound System, a collective of DJs and live musicians and VJs, who were recently nominated for ‘Best Headline Act’ by the UK festival awards and have the ability to pop up anywhere in the world with devastating effect at little given notice.
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