Graham Dowdall profile

British percussionist and composer

Started drumming for Ludus in the early 80s. Then a sustained period of working with the legendary Nico. Toured the world, made several records including Camera Obscura, produced by John Cale. Became a member of electro/ethnic pioneers Eric Random & The Bedlamites, worked with Cabaret Voltaire. Composed for the African National Congress Choir and the theme music for the Ugandan National Lottery.
After Nico’s death played with numerous people including Suns Of Arqa, Moontwist, Bill Pritchard, Faction etc. Formed trance pop band Sonexuno who have released several vinyl 12"s on their own and other labels including Yello’s Solid Pleasure. Composed for Fishpool Dance Theatre, a sound portrait of Moscow for Radio 3 & Channel 4 production company Just TV. Also a member of Anglo-Japanese fusionists Mekong Zoo. His own Gagarin project was started in late 95.