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Friday, October 4, 2024

The return of Afro Celt Sound System

By Jane Cornwell

The global groove and harmony evangelists return with their first album since the death of founder Simon Emmerson. Jane Cornwell chats to original members, and now bandleaders, Johnny Kalsi and N’Faly Kouyaté

Afro Celt Soundsystem

Afro Celt Sound System's Johnny Kalsi and N’Faly Kouyaté (photo: Kees Stravers)

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