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KAWA brings Yunnan Reggae to the UK!
KAWA are a Yunnan-based Chinese roots reggae band whose music grows directly from the land they come from. Formed in 2015 in Ximeng — a border town in Southwest China on a similar latitude to Jamaica — their sound emerges from a place where music, dance, and daily life are inseparable. Blending classic reggae rhythms with Wa ethnic vocal traditions, indigenous instruments, and the ambient sounds of nature, Kawa have spent a decade allowing reggae to take root in Chinese soil.
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Jan 301 min read


BUYI (布衣) Embarks on Their Second UK Tour in Spring 2026
The Buyi Band (布衣乐队) will embark on their second UK tour in 2026, starting with a show at The Steel Yard in London on March 5th, followed by The Bread Shed in Manchester on March 7th. Buyi Band was formed in 1995 in Ningxia, China. The name “Buyi” literally means “cotton clothes / plain clothing,” symbolising ordinary people and the band’s commitment to simplicity and sincerity. Their distinctive musical style blends rock with the folk traditions of Northwest China, is full o
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Dec 10, 20251 min read


FAZI (法兹) controlled Manchester
One of the most famous Chinese post-punk rock band FAZI (法兹) showcased their charm to Manchester at the Bread Shed on 23 May 2025. Full Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gGQhnyrFJ8 00:00 *Intro: Dead or alive 04:38 谁会做奔跑的马 09:13 迷幻 13:38 甜水井 Tian Shui Jing 20:32 假水 26:34 带上我的眼睛 Share My Eyes With You 31:21 身体与想象的距离 36:35 夜行 39:51 时间隧道 45:06 守夜 50:17 0909 III 55:29 年轻的爱人 01:01:00 冷山 01:06:57 热死荒梁 (*my fav one) 01:11:22 隼 Falcon [Encore] 01:21:40 临兵斗者 01:26:35 控制 - Insta
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May 23, 20251 min read


bRoKeN (破碎)'s First Ever UK Tour Completed!
Chinese rock band bRoKeN (破碎) brought their music to the UK with their 3-stop tour! Their first stop was at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, on 30 March 2025. Then they move to London at the Heaven on 1 April 2025. They finished their journey at the Manchester Academy 2 on 3 April 2025.
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Apr 3, 20251 min read
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