Awesome Tapes From Africa at Band on the Wall

Name: Awesome Tapes From Africa at Band on the Wall
Start: 2020-02-22T23:00:00
Location: Band on the Wall

Johnny James, Managing Editor Posted 6 December 2019

Awesome Tapes From Africa – rescheduled date at Band on the Wall, Manchester 22 February 2020 Tickets from £12 — Book now

Awesome Tapes From Africa AKA Brian Shimkovitz has trodden an intriguing musical path. In 2006, he set up a blog to showcase the wealth of music that enraptured his mind on his travels around Africa. Spotlighting a plethora of artists and genres from all corners of the continent, the blog exploded in popularity, creating demand for Brian to DJ his choice selections around the world. If you’re a fan of world music, then his show at Band on the Wall is an absolute must.

Awesome Tapes From Africa – rescheduled date at Band on the Wall, Manchester 22 February 2020 Tickets from £12 Book now

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