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Burkina Electric
Afro-Beat, Electronica, Roots
Burkina Electric is the first electronica band from Burkina Faso, in the deep interior of West Africa. With its main base in the music scene of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, it is, at the same time, an international band, with members living in New York, U.S.A. and Düsseldorf, Germany, as well as in Ouaga. In Burkina Electric's music, the traditions and rhythms of Burkina Faso meet and mingle with contemporary electronic dance culture, making it a trailblazer in electronic world music. The core band consists of four musicians and two dancers, often augmented by guests. All songs are composed and choreographed collaboratively by all group members, and the music is directed toward an audience appreciative of electronica/club culture.