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Mabon refers to at least 2 different bands: 1.Jamie Smith's Mabon, contemporary Celtic music band based in South Wales (more details below) 2.Modern thrash metal from Switzerland, their first release: Eye for an Eye (EP, 2006). 1.Contemporary Celtic music band based in South Wales, see www.jamiesmithsmabon.com: Jamie Smith's Mabon (previously known as 'Mabon') is the Celtic music of composer/accordionist Jamie Smith brought to life through the energetic performances and breathtaking playing of some of the best musicians in the folk scene today. The line-up comprises vocals, accordion, fiddle (Oli Wilson-Dickson – Newfolks, Szapora!), bouzouki, bass and drums. The result is...

Willie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He formed a group, the Blues Rockers, and in 1949 began recording for the Aristocrat label, and then Chess. His style contrasted with many Chess artistes – it was cool and jazzy, emphasising piano and saxophone rather than guitar and harmonica. His biggest success came in 1952 when his debut solo release,...

Welsh singer,Real name: Gruff Meredith. You can read more about him at the BBC site. For all releases and to listen to track clips visit mcmabon.com .