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Mamane Barka (1959-2018)
We will always remember Mamane for his warm smile and generous nature, his quiet modesty as the World's only touring biram player and his determination to fulfil the promise he made to his teacher to take his instrument well beyond the borders of Niger. It was an enormous privilege to have represented Mamane, alongside his long-time faithful Griot friend and percussionist Oumarou Adamou, on his much anticipated UK tours. And later with Alhousseini Anivolla and Bammo Agonla from Etran Finatawa in the exclusive collaboration, "The Endless Journey" - their hypnotic musical groove evoking the breathless heat and shimmering horizon of the Sahara, heightened by the electric guitar beloved of Tuareg musicians and the haunting vocals of the Wodaabe. The sight and smell of Mamane brewing his special tea in our kitchen early in the morning will be an everlasting memory of a wonderful man. https://www.accessallareas.info/artist/46/the-endless-journey.htm
Date: 30th January 2019
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
The vibrant Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band star at Bluedot Festival - again!
Date: 7th September 2018
D & F Bros. Grand Indian Circus
After almost four months of criss-crossing the UK and Europe the circus will make their finale in the village of Meole Brace on Sunday 23 September before heading back to the throbbing streets of Delhi and Jaipur.
Date: 7th September 2018
"Dumbo"!
Disney's live action remake of the classic 1941 animation, directed by Tim Burton, is set for release in March 2019. Starring Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Keaton, the cast includes some lesser known characters from a certain Rajasthani street circus who we are proud to represent! Take a look at the teaser trailer here :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QPdRfqTnt4
Date: 15th June 2018
Songlines gig guide
We are very grateful to Songlines magazine for their coverage of the D & F Bros. Grand Indian Circus tour in their July issue. Do support this excellent magazine, just out on sale at all good newsagents, who continue to lead the way when it comes to championing the best music from around the World. Great to see our good friends the Tashi Llunpho Monks summer tour getting featured too. https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine
Date: 15th June 2018
Bluedot welcomes back RHBB
The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band return to Bluedot for a second year in a row!
Date: 1st June 2018
