Acoustic roots duo MAMBO JAMBO
“Mambo Jambo, A Joyous whirlwind of Roots Music!”
Acoustic Roots Duo Mambo Jambo might just be the biggest acoustic duo you’ll ever see; a truly unique two-piece performing their lively, joyous mash up of roots, world, folk and jazz, plus their own compositions.
With Frankie on sax, vocals, clarinet, flute, guitar and percussion and Pete on guitar, vocal, ukulele, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), banjo, accordion and between them all kinds of percussion including suitcase and spoons!
Pete and Frankie have been gathering admirers at shows and festivals the length and breadth of the country. A fabulous uplifting musical treat is in store wherever they roll up, their tour bus packed to the brim!
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Pete and Frankie have appeared on various BBC Local Radio shows, BBC Look North, the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire and MTV Asia. They’ve played gigs in Havana, toured France, Ireland and Sweden, and festivals in Borneo and Portugal.
Watch us here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mambojamboduo
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Mambo Jambo also deliver workshops; see their workshops page plus have a Children & Family Show (https://youtu.be/QcFlR80994M). We work in collaberation with others eg. PRSf New Music Biennial, Kirklees Year Of Music, Hull Maritime, Sight Support, Concerteenies, Libraries, Museums, University Research Projects, The Ideas Fund, Back To Ours, Stroke Rehabilitation Music Project,
“The sheer enthusiasm and joy of their music, along with their wonderful musicianship and great stage presence combine to create an act that will undoubtedly go down a storm wherever they play!” Jim McLaughlin, Musicport Festival Director
“Really brilliant! So uplifting” BBC Radio Derby
“A fabulous musical treat! ” Creative Arts East
“Rays of sunshine and infectious energy; Holmfirth Arts Festival audiences loved them!” Bev Adams, Holmfirth Arts Festvial Director
“Musical Sunshine from this multi-talented and multi-instrumental duo” Junction, Leeds Gig Guide
“An upbeat, feel-good concert” Live And Local Touring
“Mambo Jambo are quite simpy two of the most talented and entertaining musicians around..” Will Richardson, Hunsley Acoustic Music
Press & Technical Info
Promoters Package for Festivals & Venues, Concerts, Children’s Shows & Workshops:
‘The Nonsense Show’ for Children & Families:
Biography
Some of the venues and festivals we’ve played at include: