DROBAN-APHERNA
Genres: Jazz Related Rock, Exotica, Eclectic Fusion • Portugal

Droban-Apherna is a Portuguese instrumental experimental music band from Silves, in Portugal and it was created in late 2008, being originally called "Estes". The music style is sometimes labeled by some as fusion due to the wide range of styles that are played throughout the albums and even throughout the course of the same song. The band was originally formed by Pedro Calquinha (keyboard and guitar) and André Marques (bass guitar), although both play several other instruments on the band's albums, such as percussion, bouzouki, mandolin, flute and synthesizers. The band has so far released three studio albums: Bufus Dei (2010), Ablun Malüss 108 (2011) and Drubahaal (2011). All albums were recorded, mixed and mastered by the band members themselves and are available for free at the band's blog. After the release of Drubahaal, the drummer Samuel Silva joined the band, being currently working in the composing and recording stage of the fourth read more...