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Celebrating 20 Years of Banda Bacana and Welsh Live Music

Two Decades of Music, Community and Dancing Feet

For over 20 years, Banda Bacana has been proud to be part of the vibrant and diverse live music scene across North Wales and beyond. What started as a small musical collaboration in Bangor has grown into one of North Wales’ most recognisable live world music bands, performing everywhere from village halls and community events to major festivals, theatres, weddings, parties, and international stages.

Looking back over the last two decades, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us, shared a stage with us, danced to our music, organised events, and helped keep live music thriving throughout Wales.

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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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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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Cover version of Maroon Town’s Nostalgia – live at Y Ring Llanfrothen

Lovely to see this video posted on Youtube of Banda Bacana playing a cover of the ska tune “Nostalgia” by Maroon Town. There’s nothing like live music to lift the spirits on a chilly North Wales summer day, and this weekend festival in the beer garden at Y Ring in Llanfrothen was no exception. The clouds didn’t stop the lively crowd ready for a boogie.

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Dot. in Bethesda

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!

A bit more about Dot. …

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