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Akimbo

Contains 4 performances.

Genre-straddling Leeds duo comprising Andy Wilson (kbds, reeds) and US vocalist Deb'bora. Signed to Rough Trade. Active between 1980 and '88.

  • Akimbo, Michelene Wandor, Iyamide Hazeley, Ellen Wilkie

    Akimbo, Michelene Wandor, Iyamide Hazeley, Ellen Wilkie

    31 May 1985 at 
    Young Vic (8)
  • Akimbo, Lioness Chant, Claire Dowie, Merle Collins

    Akimbo, Lioness Chant, Claire Dowie, Merle Collins

    01 June 1985 at 
    New Merlin's Cave (12)
  • Akimbo, Ian McMillan, Anum Iyapo, Ayanna Sala

    Akimbo, Ian McMillan, Anum Iyapo, Ayanna Sala

    09 November 1985 at 
    Horseshoe (52)
  • Jayne Cortez, Jackie Kay, Akimbo, Munirah, Lioness Chant

    Jayne Cortez, Jackie Kay, Akimbo, Munirah, Lioness Chant

    25 March 1986 at 
    Africa Centre (London - Westminster) (2)
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