Tag Archives: North Wales

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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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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Abou Baga – East African Singer-Songwriter Plays North Wales

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

DRAIG BEATS Saturday 09 June

 DRAIG BEATS: Seckou Keita, Drymbago, Banda Bacana, Yukatan, Geraint Lovgreen, Hedge Gods, Mouton, Bloco Swn, Batala, & more… in Bangor at Treborth Botanic Garden

All the acts, DJs, workshops and staff have kindly offered their skills for free, all profits from the food and bars and 100% of ALL ticket sales will be going directly to the Sophie Williams Trust, so please join us for a great day out at Trebborth Botanical Gardens (the site of the wonderful Botanical Beats) and help us raise as much money as possible!
More info and tickets from neuaddogwen.com and draigbeats.wales

Donate to the Sophie Williams Trust on Just Giving

Noson gwych yn Neuadd Ogwen

What a great night at the New Years Eve Parti Noson Galan @ Neuadd Ogwen Bethesda! Banda Bacana shared the stage with Turnstone and DJ Fflyffilyfbybl, supported by a wonderful Bethesda crowd with their dancing shoes on. Big thanks to Dilwyn and all the staff at Neuadd Ogwen for all their hard work. And a special mention to Jon Lawrence for doing the PA, we’ve had some really good feedback on the sound.

Blywydden Newydd Dda! Happy New Year!

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