It is always an absolute pleasure talking with the wonderful ‘Ban Ban Ton Ton’ in Japan. We spoke about lockdown, our creative processes, philosophies and outlook on the future. An in-depth insight accompanied by photographs and poetry. Brew a coffee and immerse yourself
“Samana have steadily released singles throughout the last, troubled, 12 months – in places tapping into a cosmic Americana – folk and bottleneck blues – a music inspired, offered up, by wide open spaces, and ever changing horizons. From the slow, dark, funk of The Spirit Moving – whose intricate, winding, “snakes pass” playing summons an Ennio Morricone Sergio Leone score – giving Khruangbin a run for their money – to the gospel-influenced The Glory Of Love, and the new piano-led piece, All One Breath.”