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Skubadunka

Shanti EP

About Me


In the late 1990s, long term friends Richard Boxer, Stephen Smith & Peter White were regular figures on the trance and chilled clubbing scene. Usually to be found playing their african Djembes, the three were heavily influenced by their experiences at the Whirl-y-Gig and Big Chill clubs, and began to write their own tunes. However, after some time they sought out more first-hand global musical influences and went travelling. Their journeys took them to Morocco, which became a significantly influential touchstone for them all. Many of Skubadunka's tunes are inspired by and reflect the diversity of their Morrocan experience: from the heavenly mountains of Chaouen to the dangerous back streets of Tetouan. Unfortunately, a near-death event cut short their travels, but the three musicians drew upon their experiences and began writing what eventually became the 'Shanti' EP.

A limited edition pressing was released on local record label "Bandwagon Records", which is now a sought after collectors item.

Since the release of 'Shanti' the growth of the internet has inspired a whole new generation and music is up for grabs through the ether....so why not check it out for yourself?! Close the curtains, light a number, crank up the stereo and bliss yourself out... .....Now available to buy from iTunes ...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/23/2006
Band Members: Steve Smith
Richard Boxer
Peter 'Piwi' White

Plus flute by Rob MacKay

Mixing @ ButtMunch Studios by Hadj (aka The Greek Tweak)

Production by Jules @ Bandwagon Records

Influences: Global Communication
Brian Eno
Scientist
Bob Marley
Lee 'Scratch' Perry
John Barry
Lalo Schifrin
King Tubby
Afro-Celt Soundsystem
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Dreadzone
Transglobal Underground
Loop Guru
Baka Beyond
Massive Attack
Whirl-Y-Gig
The Big Chill
WOMAD and Real World artists
Sunsets at the Cafe Del Mar, Ibiza
Mountains over Chaouen, Morrocco
Snowdonia and Bangor, North Wales
Chai Tea in the Glastonbury Green Fields
St.Albans at the turn of the millenium
Sounds Like: Various commentators have compared Skubadunka to The Orb, David Holmes & Global Communication. We invite your opinions!
Record Label: Bandwagon Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

At last....an update!!!!

How time flies when you're having fun! It's been a looooooooong time since we wrote "Shanti" and the Skubadunka collective have scattered to the four corners of the globe...Well, that's not strictly t...
Posted by Skubadunka on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:28:00 PST