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Candela

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorThe band was formed back in 1999 by guitarist/luthier Paul Aguilera and has developed into an original and innovative world music group. Since its beginnings the band has had various lineups including the bass player Franc O'Shea and violinist Ben sarfas.The group has now developed into a seven piece including Attab Haddad on virtuoso Oud and BBC young folk musician finalist Phliippe Barnes on flute, with the growling voice of Fernando Pellon.On percussion the band has been joined by Gen Wilkins with ex Soul II Soul and present day Gong drummer Chris Taylor.The band has played at WOMAD, in the world famous Spiegeltent, at the Barbican supporting Tomatito and at many other venues and festivals around the country.The band has signed with Hobgoblin Records and is in the process of finishing its first album, which should be ready in the summer.

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Member Since: 25/04/2006
Band Website: www.kandela.org.uk
Band Members: Paul Aguilera (Guitar & Vocals) Fernando Pellon (Lead Vocals) Attab Haddad (Oud & Percussion) Philippe Barnes (Flutes) Gen Wilkins (Percussion) Chris Taylor (Drums) Max Baillie (Violin & Percussion)
Influences: Paco de Lucia, Radio Tarifa, Ojos de Brujo, Gerrardo Nunez, Vicente Amigo, Bustan Abraham, Zyriab Trio, Jose Luis Monton, Paco Fernandez, Ralph Towner, Baden Powell, Manuel de Falla, Steve Reich, Munir Bachir, Pierre Bensusan, Camaron de la isla, Ketama, Pata Negra, Kiko Veneno, Antonio Reyes, Flook,
Sounds Like: The music is a mixture of several styles and influences developed over a long gestation period of 6 years through hundreds of gigs.The group fuses flamenco with the sounds of the Iraqi maqaam and the Celtic flute bringing together the musical cultures of Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East into one heady mix.
Record Label: Hobgoblin Records
Type of Label: Indie

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