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The Euro-African import-export trade continues in full swing. This London-Nairobi troupe were spawned in Kenya when five young Brits met Joseph Nyamungu, a master of the eight-stringed African lyre. Their debut brought deft techno touches to Kenya's nyatiti tradition, while this follow-up, for which Joseph and friends came to London, deepens the alchemy. Electro-beats spar with booming congas, guitars chatter with the nyatiti and rich African vocals contrast with the band's harmonies. Norbat Okelo is spare and spooky, Owiny Techno is Afro-psychedelia and Harpoon Land groove-heavy pop for Stone Rose fans who want to move on. Ingenious.The Euro-African import-export trade continues in full swing. This London-Nairobi troupe were spawned in Kenya when five young Brits met Joseph Nyamungu, a master of the eight-stringed African lyre. Their debut brought deft techno touches to Kenya's nyatiti tradition, while this follow-up, for which Joseph and friends came to London, deepens the alchemy. Electro-beats spar with booming congas, guitars chatter with the nyatiti and rich African vocals contrast with the band's harmonies. Norbat Okelo is spare and spooky, Owiny Techno is Afro-psychedelia and Harpoon Land groove-heavy pop for Stone Rose fans who want to move on. Ingenious.
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