A Song Inspired by North Walian Carnivals

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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20th Birthday Party Gig


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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Live Music Gigs in North Wales this Spring

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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Stop the Planet Out Now!

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