Suns of Arqa are a World Music collective founded in 1979 by Michael Wadada. Since the group's formation, over 200 people from around the world have played and recorded with them, and in many cases these were like-minded musicians Wadada met as he travelled the world. Pioneers of World Beat, Ambient, Downtempo and Electro-Dub, Suns of Arqa draw inspiration from around the world, interpreting indigenous, tribal and classical folk traditions. They have created an impressive legacy and earned worldwide recognition.
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Genre | Ambient/Dub/Electronica · World · Electronica · ambient · downtempo · trip-hop · electro · electro-dub · dub · worldbeat · reggae fusion
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Label | EMI · Arka Sound · Antler/Subway · Rocksteady · Red Rhino Records · Virgin Records · Bop Cassettes · Liquid Sound Design · Tracks and Traces
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