The song Carnival was inspired by my time as a member of Samba Bangor, the local Samba band. It was my first two years living in Wales. I had started a new job and there was lots of big changes. Every Saturday I drove over to Bangor and spent the afternoon in the Quaker meeting house with like-minded folk playing different Samba rhythms, drinking tea and eating chips. I was very lucky to meet such lovely welcoming people.
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3rd May 2024, Neuadd Ogwen Bethesda, Banda Bacana + guests Ram Ram + DJ Fflyffilyfbybl
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Banda Bacana has been going for 20 years and we think it’s a good excuse to celebrate. Thanks to Dilwyn and Neuadd Ogwen we are holding a birthday gig in the newly renovated venue with cutting edge upgraded sound system, and we have some very special guests joining us to guarantee a great night!
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2024 brings storms, icy winds and frost on the ground. What better way to warm up than to dance to live music from your favourite band. And as luck has it, if Banda Bacana is one of your favourites, we’ll be playing in the north Wales area in February and March. See below for info. Don’t miss out! Brave the weather and bring in 2024 with a spring in your step. Book your ticket today!
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We are so happy to be back in the Old Market Hall Caernarfon. This time we will be hosted by Globalheads, a monthly world beats club night at The Market Hall.
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We’re so excited to be playing at the Neuadd in Criccieth, Friday 17th February. It’s a lovely venue and our first gig of 2023!
The Oxfam shop in Porthmadog is 40 years old. To celebrate this milestone they’re hosting a gig and fundraiser at Porthmadog Football Club on Saturday 8th October.
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After the incredible success of Draig Beats in 2018, the team behind the festival have decided to do it once again for 2019.
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Banda Bacana’s new album out now available to buy in the North Wales area at the following places:
Mudshark Records Bangor www.mudsharkrecords.com
Palas Print Caernarfon www.palasprint.com
Cob Records Porthmadog www.cobrecords.com
Menter Fachwen Shop Llanberis
Or email bandabacana2@gmail.com if you want one posting out!
Available to download and stream from Bandcamp:
The cover art work is thanks to Richard Morgan, the beautiful painting Tirlun Hudolus is available to buy as a print from his website:
https://www.celfrichardmorganart.com/gallery?lightbox=dataItem-j57x99pm3
After the disappointment of the red tape delays getting Abu Baga over from Paris, we’re delighted that Dot. has stepped in. Now living in Bangor and studying Music and Creative Writing at the uni, Aditi Saigal or Dot. is an Indian indie musician with a loyal YouTube following. See this video of her debut tour in India with the audience singing along… we’re really excited for the concert in Neuadd Ogwen Bethesda on 16 June!
Unfortunately we’ve had to postpone the Abu Baga gig, we hope he can come over soon. However the show must go on! Banda Bacana will play, with special guest Dot – same time same place! Neuadd Ogwen on 16th June.
Abou Baga began his musical journey on the Comoro Islands off the coast of East Africa, where he sang and played traditional Swahili music. Since 2005 he has been living in Paris where he is a favourite on the African music scene, which is the best outside Africa, bringing together people from all over that continent. Continue reading