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From our origin in Colombia, 4 Women No Cry Vol. 3 now takes us to Athens, Greece and the music of Manekinekod aka Eleni Adamopoulou. The classically trained musician who has worked as a music teacher as well as in many bands describes her home town Athens as “noise and melancholy” which might explain why her sound is often dark, using noise from the city and transforming it into rhythms and melodies. Manekinekos are welcoming Japanese cats and are supposed to bring good luck to households and beckon guests to come in, and there’s certainly something very enticing about young Eleni’s music.

Michael 'Mikey' Norris (Keyboard) is a London-based musician and is one of two keyboard players that support La Roux on their tours and live dates. A native of the Chester area in Cheshire, Norris studied music at university, joining La Roux shortly after graduating from a music degree. Mike Norris released his debut album under the moniker Fort Romeau, titled Kingdoms, in 2012 on the 100% Silk record label.
Debut LP 'Kingdoms' out via 100% Silk

Duotone is the latest alias from Dutchmen Chris Beemster and Auke Ferwerda. Two years ago (2007) they met up, and ever since things have been a rough ride. When Chris accidentally put on his 3d glasses during the first studio session, he undoubtedly set a new fashion trend, but more importantly established Duotone’s best kept secret in pursuit of that extra dimension in music. Thus far they have been on a neotrance, techno infused safari, stopping at labels such as Deep Focus and Hotkitchen, and more recently Satoshi Tommiie’s SAW Recordings together with Paris house legend DJ Yellow...