But beware that they play different sets on their overseas gigs from the ones at home. So nothing beats being there for the real thing. You're standing barefoot on the beach at Mbour with a bottle of Gazelle beer in hand, the band members are wandering on stage one by one, the crowd is jockeying for the prime spots, and the guy next to you is hoisting up a tape machine on his shoulder preparing to make a bootleg recording. The PA system squeals with feedback as the MC introduces the band. The opening wave of sound from the stage is met by the roar of audience approval.
Adrenaline charges the expressions on everyone' s face.
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