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1.) A Canadian AOR band which released two albums: "Affairs In Babylon" (1985.) and "Burning From The Inside Out" (1987.) 2.) Short-lived progressive rock band of 1974, with Patrick Moraz (keyboards) (ex-Mainhorse), Lee Jackson (bass/vocals) and Brian Davison (drums) (ex-The Nice). They released one self-titled album in 1974 and made a small tour. Moraz soon ended the band to join Yes. .

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars started playing music together in West African refugee camps while their homeland was being racked by years of bloody warfare. Since then, audiences around the world have embraced the band and their utterly extraordinary story. On their forthcoming album, Rise & Shine, the All Stars’ sound, as well as their biography, evolves further; the music finds them “establishing an identity based as much on skill, imagination and charisma as on their undeniably touching story” (The Los Angeles Times). Cumbancha will release the album on March 23, 2010. For the follow up to their acclaimed debut,...