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2013 sees the addition of a new singer; the band begins a new phase of its existence, and one hell of a new powerhouse show... Nominated for BBC R3's awards for world music in 2007 Les Boukakes based in France have gained a degree of national success and international interest. Formed in 1999, Les Boukakes originally comprised seven members from a variety of ethnic backgrounds - Tunisians, Corsicans, Italians and French who came together to create a sound system that developed into a high-energy band.

Now a powerhouse 5 piece .. it's a supreme example of a unique sound drawn from Arabic roots and a sound of today

Their name is a response to unkind comments thrown at them: "boukake" being a phonetic mixture of two typical racist insults.

But what of the music, its a firey mix fusing Rai and Rock and Reggae
"Like Rachid Taha, Les Boukakes are intent on fusing North African grooves, rock guitars and lyrics sung in French and Arabic." Garth Cartwright, BBC awards for world music.

You're going to be hearing a lot more about this fabulous band glorifying in their unique mix of cultures, a melting pot coming up with the wickedest sound imaginable

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