The Bamboos
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 by Paul Irishfunk // soul
The Bamboos are probably the finest funk band of the era. Sometimes infused with serious female vocal talent like Alice Russell, but often rocking a solid instrumental groove that needs no adornment, they got you covered; whether you’re a dancer or a head-nodder. Australian-based but signed to the UK’s Tru-Thoughts: their new single is firey hot. True story: this track has had my mom dancing daily since she heard it! Feel this.
A hook you cannot refuse.
The Bamboos - On The Sly (stream only)
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