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ZUBA

Paris, France

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Zuba are a multi-cultural, multi-lingual testament to hope, humanity and the sheer joy of a good melody. Their Bassa Beat is a sound utterly unique in the field of world music, and has been decribed as "the most stunning mix of western and African music since Paul Simon's Graceland".

The Scottish based 6-piece band present their new album ALLEZ! awarded BEST AFRICAN ALBUM in the 2006 JUST PLAIN FOLKS AWARDS

The song 'TOMAYZIYI' got ZUBA in the TOP20 FINALISTS of the UNISONG contest (World/Reggae category) and an HONORABLE MENTION in the final of the INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION 2005 (World Music category).

"an infectious hybrid of influences which has earned Zuba critical acclaim and full dancefloors wherever they play"
John Dingwall


With major appearances at the Brampton, Larmer Tree, Towersey, Edinburgh and Celtic Connections Festivals, and support slots including Manu Chao, Femi Kuti, Papa Wemba, Bhundu Boys, Ifang Bondi and Salsa Celtica.

"clever arrangements carry the imagination from Africa to Scotland, making other surprising stops along the way" ToxicPete

"Zuba-one of Britain's best world music acts" The Daily Record

www.zuba.co.uk
myspace/zubaliberia
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