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Genre: Folk / Indie / Psychedelic
Location MANCHESTER, Un
Profile Views: 49647
Last Login: 11/27/2012
Member Since 9/17/2005
Website www.kamalarafa.co.uk
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
"…toe-tappingly catchy, joyously touching and heart-warmingly wonderful…" BBC "Driving nu-folk with a great visual impact..." Worthy FM "Their set is big, loud and well put together, they give a solid performance and their song-writing is witty and interesting." New Music Transmission Kamal Arafa and the Moonlight band are a five piece, alternative folk band, formed and based in Manchester, England. Their effortless blend of upbeat acoustic folk, orchestral string arrangements, a jumping rhythm section and crisp vocal harmony has defined a sound that is both perceptive and enchanting. The Band regularly perform, in and around Manchester. Their shows have included regular appearances at city-based venues and festivals; such as Glastonbury and In the City and performances along side Manchester's finest. "Everyone in the band brings something different to the music that we make. I think that's why it's so hard to define our sound. I feel really lucky that I get to hang out with talented musicians, that also happen to be interesting people…" Kamal Arafa.
Members
Kamal Arafa (Guitar & Vocals), Rachel Ward (Viola & Vocals), Morag Forster (Violin & Vocals), Wessley Wilmot (Drums), James Chambers (Drums)
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Kamal Arafa and the Moonlight band are a five piece, alternative folk band, formed and based in Manchester, England. Their effortless blend of upbeat acoustic folk, orchestral string arrangements, a jumping rhythm section and crisp vocal harmony has defined a sound that is both perceptive and enchanting.

During the three years that they have been performing in and around Manchester, their music has begun to reach a larger audience due to regular appearances at city based festivals such as Hungry Pigeon, In the City, MAPS festival and performances along side Manchester’s finest; including Liam Frost, The Travelling Band and Badly Drawn Boy.

After an enthusiastic response to their début E.P, the band are currently recording a new album; ‘Sleep when the birds sing,’ Scheduled to be completed by late summer 2011.

“…toe-tappingly catchy, joyously touching and heart-warmingly wonderful…” Chris Long (BBC)

"Driving nu-folk with a great visual impact .." Steve Bilsborough (Worthy FM)

Band Members

Kamal Arafa (Guitar & Vocals)

Rachel Ward (Viola & Vocals)

Morag Forster (Violin & Vocals)

Wesley Wilmot (Drums)

James Chambers (Bass)