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Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn Photo Credit: Linda Brown
Blur and Gorillaz’ Damon Albarn Releases Very Personal Solo Debut Everyday Robots


May 9, 2014 - Today we welcome Damon Albarn back to the World Cafe. The founder of the Brit-pop band Blur, musical force behind Gorillaz and member of The Good, The Bad and The Queen with drummer Tony Allen and the Clash's Paul Simonon, has been involved with many projects over the years. Recording Mali Music with African musicians in Africa, writing an opera based on Chinese folklore and many more. But until now he has never released a solo album. Now comes Everyday Robots a record that draws on very personal experiences and memories. We’ll explore the stories behind these new songs and hear them live with Damon’s band The Heavy Seas – they have a string section and choir in tow.

Session Setlist
Mr. Tembo
Hollow Ponds
Heavy Seas of Love
Everyday Robots
El Manana
You And Me

Recent Release: Everyday Robots
Release Date:April 29, 2014
Label: Warner Bros.