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The Spikedrivers

There are two bands going under the name of the Spikedrivers:
1. Formed in 1992: one of the most original, innovative and exciting blues bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.

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Dambuskers

They are a band with 'attitude', fronted by Steve Ruffe The Wild Man of Folk who - as well as writing great songs that get audiences singing - is on lead vocals and plays guitar, harmonica and percussion. Chloe Watson is a an amazing folk fiddler; her classical training gives her a freedom and edge that keep her afloat above the wild things that go on around her. She is also developing into a talented singer with an amazing delivery that always adds something new to the songs she sings.

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cyclonious

From the streets of East London to the ears of the UK, Cyclonious is the rapper with a message that involves all. Raw and uncompromising – Cyclonious is a gimmick free artist for real hip-hop heads. From his forthcoming debut album, The Revival, What's a Postcode is his first single that is not just a thumping hip-hop track, but a powerful message too. This impressive debut tackles the increasing levels of street violence in the UK and offers hope to all the teenagers lost in the struggle.

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Brother Culture

Started MCing in 1982 for Jah Revelation Muzik sound system, toured in USA, Jamaica and Canada through out the 80s. In 1991 started to MC at London's Dub Club. Over the years has visited over 25 counties on the MC tip, at the moment is busy recording and can be found on Dubhead, M Records, Roots Garden, System Error, Flex, Dragonfly and LSD Records. He has made big ground working with Manasseh over the past five years. At the moment he is touring with Zion Train, Adrian Sherwood and J*Star.

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Ali Farka Toure

Ali Ibrahim “Farka” Touré (October 31, 1939 – March 7, 2006) was a Malian singer and guitarist, and one of the African continent’s most internationally renowned musicians. His music is widely regarded as representing a point of intersection of traditional Malian music and its North American cousin, the blues. The belief that the latter is historically derived from the former is reflected in Martin Scorsese’s often quoted characterization of Touré’s tradition as constituting "the DNA of the blues". Touré was ranked number 76 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.

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