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A gig held at The Lanes on Monday 22nd October. The event starts at 20:00.
The Grey Area presents:
The Scorpios
We welcome, for the first time to Bristol, The Scorpios. Who, with they’re unique musical meltdown of hypnotic Arab rhythms, psychedelic Sudanese Afrobeat and eastern funk, will be a treat for your ears and feet!
The core of the band consists of five Sudanese musicians who have played around the Horn of Africa as well as Arab states. The main vocalist, Regia Ishag, comes from a musical family that boasts such greats as the guitarist from the similarly named 70's Sudanese band The Scorpions. The other four members have been playing in traditional settings for many years, such as weddings and religious festivals.
They left Sudan in the 80's when the situation became volatile, and initially came to the UK as refugees. Their Sudanese influences range from traditional music all the way through to the pop songs of the 60's and 70's, which had reggae, funk, soul and even Latin leanings.
UK guitarist Adam Bulewski got to meet some musicians via the work he was doing in London with the local Sudanese community. They began recording sessions for a project aimed at reducing stigma around mental health. One of the percussionists became a very good friend and through him he managed to assemble the beginnings of the Scorpios. At present the Sudanese members are supported by an international backing band of musicians from Ghana, Jamaica, Poland, Japan and the UK.
On this night we'll be honoured to host a full 10 piece iteration of the group!
Have a listen here:
Entry requirements:
The Scorpios
We welcome, for the first time to Bristol, The Scorpios. Who, with they’re unique musical meltdown of hypnotic Arab rhythms, psychedelic Sudanese Afrobeat and eastern funk, will be a treat for your ears and feet!
The core of the band consists of five Sudanese musicians who have played around the Horn of Africa as well as Arab states. The main vocalist, Regia Ishag, comes from a musical family that boasts such greats as the guitarist from the similarly named 70's Sudanese band The Scorpions. The other four members have been playing in traditional settings for many years, such as weddings and religious festivals.
They left Sudan in the 80's when the situation became volatile, and initially came to the UK as refugees. Their Sudanese influences range from traditional music all the way through to the pop songs of the 60's and 70's, which had reggae, funk, soul and even Latin leanings.
UK guitarist Adam Bulewski got to meet some musicians via the work he was doing in London with the local Sudanese community. They began recording sessions for a project aimed at reducing stigma around mental health. One of the percussionists became a very good friend and through him he managed to assemble the beginnings of the Scorpios. At present the Sudanese members are supported by an international backing band of musicians from Ghana, Jamaica, Poland, Japan and the UK.
On this night we'll be honoured to host a full 10 piece iteration of the group!
Have a listen here:
Entry requirements:
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