Hailing from two very diverse parts of the world, Bangsambra is a musical and cultural meeting of a pair of like-minded souls. Rajinder Singh (India) and Tonynho dos Santos (Brazil) bring together a vibrant fusion of ethnic percussion, looped guitars, Latin jazz funk and Miles Davis-inspired trumpet playing that crosses and binds all frontiers of musical expression.
‘2012’, the duo’s debut album is a melting pot of styles capturing within the walls of a studio their powerfully rhythmic live show that not only draws inspiration from their home continents, but also includes elements of African Djembe, Middle Eastern Darabuka, nu-jazz and their passion for electronics. In their adopted city of Cork, Bangsambra have brought a fresh dimension to live gigs in the city and, in turn, the love of house music grooves in Cork city has had an influence on the music of Bangsambra. This is music to dance to and let yourself go.
The pair have performed at major festivals in Ireland and abroad and played with artists such as Kila, Niwel Tsumbu and Genio Hermeto Pascoal. Bangsambra’s ‘2012’ album is world music in its truest form. The duo will perform on Friday October 21 in Foley’s Upstairs venue on Sarsfield St.
