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Asian Dub Fondation, August 2003
Hard-hitting, articulate, engaged and evolving (constantly). These are some of the adjectives inspired by this London-based collective born in 1993. Their six albums in 12 years have endeared them to a wide audience going well beyond the Anglo Asian community they were born into. The raw energy of their live concerts are matched by eloquent yet no-holds-barred lyrics that have impressed the likes of David Bowie, Primal Scream and Sinead O’Connor. All three have been part of the collective’s meteoric rise and enduring resilience.
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Are the gigs the best part of being a musician? The role of ADF’s musical school in bringing new talents into their collective fold
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How a track emerged while watching the French film “La Haine”. Chandra’s own experience in the London projects/council estates
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Some of the other highlights on their album “Enemy to Enemy”
“Keep banging on the walls” reflects the ADF’s vibrant live performances. Recorded in the southern French town of Larzac in August 2003, it underlines the collective political and social engagement that goes beyond the borders of their native Britain. The ADF’s 2005 follow-up CD “Tank” reinforces the group’s militant image. After his concert, I spoke to guitarist Chandrasonic. I first asked him if gigs were the best part of being a musician.
Daniel Brown
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