THE SONG:

For Toumani, is a blessing song for Jono's first born son, Toumani, named after an inspirational encounter with the great Kora player Toumani Diabate. The songs weaves afro-beat groove with instrumental pivots, and wild build up that reaches an ecstatic climax.

ABOUT THE ALBUM:
With seven musicians from New Zealand, the Czech Republic, France and Sweden, we recorded and filmed live for eight days in the Czech Bohemian Forest, in a Beehive Studio.

The innovative album of original songs takes the listener on a worldwide tour whilst exploring existential themes.

Unique and beautiful tonal colours from Jono Heyes' homemade acoustic instruments and draws upon diverse influences from the Sahara, Mongolia, Africa, Cuba, Eastern Europe and beyond.

The album was co-produced, recorded and mixed by Jerry Boys, Grammy Award engineer known for his excellent live acoustic recording skills with projects like Buena Vista Social Club, Toumani Diabate, Omare Sangare and many others.

The Beehive lineup

Jono Heyes - Nylon Guitar, Box Viola, Box Guembri, Ukulele and Lead Vocals
Trevor Coleman - Piano, Trumpet, Melodica and Backing Vocals
Petr Tichý - Contrabass and Backing Vocals
Edouard Heilbronn - Guitar, Palmas, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Anna Štěpánová - Violin and Backing Vocals
Julia Stringer - Vocals
Pavel Nowak - Percussion and Backing Vocals

Each song was also filmed artfully by Martin J. Rýznar and Jan Stindl Paxart Studios.

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