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Orlando Julius
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Peter King
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Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics
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William Onyeabor
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Nubiyan Twist
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Goat
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David Axelrod
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Chris Joss
108,434 listeners
Frenchman Chris Joss is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and autonomous studio producer. Having lived in London most of the 90's, J… read moreFrenchman Chris Joss is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and autonomous studio producer. Having lived in London most of the 90's, Joss digested the vibrant music scenes of the city while working as a sound engineer and playing ba… read moreFrenchman Chris Joss is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and autonomous studio producer. Having lived in London most of the 90's, Joss digested the vibrant music scenes of the city while working as a sound engineer and playing bass & guitar in bands. in 96 he records his first album T… read more