About: The Dogon Lights
Pronounced "Doe-Gone, The Dogon Lights "Afro- galactic groove magma" from
the Bay Area. The Dogon Lights create
a shamanic and energetic dance atmosphere that takes the listener straight to the
stars. Traditional skin and wood
instruments are blended with electro hip hop beats and Jimi Hendrix inspired
guitar with vocals in Spanish and African languages.
The Dogon Lights combine a blend of styles that is fresh and
instantly recognizable. A blend of languages (Spanish, English, French, Wolof,
Bambara etc) and instruments such as the Sintir and Guimbri from Morocco, the
Kamale Ngoni, (similar to the Kora) from Mali and Burkina Faso, Calabash and
Djembe of West Africa, with Electric Bass, Guitar, Synthesizer and Drums. The word, "Dogon" comes from the
Dogon people of Mali who believe they are from "the dog star" or
Sirius. The Dogon Lights have opened up
for grammy winning artists Tinariwen from Mali as well as Bombino from Niger.
Members have Performed with Bassnectar, Beats Antique, Rising Appalachia, The
Mickey Hart Band, Hamsa Lila, Dirtwire and many others.
CONTACT: The Dogon Lights
The Dogon Lights LINKS:
Official Website
http://www.dogonlights.com/Official Website
Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/dogon-lights
Last FM
http://www.last.fm/music/Dogon+Lights
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dogon-Lights/189187884542307
https://twitter.com/DogonLights
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Bandcamp
https://dogonlights.bandcamp.com/
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