Biography
Savana Funk is an Italian Afro-funk/world-fusion band formed in Bologna in 2015. Their instrumental music combines African rhythms, funk, blues, psychedelic rock, jazz, desert blues, and soul. The group is known for groove-heavy arrangements and energetic live performances.
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The core lineup is:
Aldo Betto — guitar
Blake C. S. Franchetto — bass
Youssef Ait Bouazza — drums
They have also performed and recorded with keyboardist Nicola Peruch, who joined the creative lineup around 2018.
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Their albums include Musica Analoga, Savana Funk, Bring in the New, Tindouf, and Ghibli. They also released a remix project involving British producer Gaudi.
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A good starting point is:
“Boubacar” — mellow desert-blues guitar and North African influence
“Agadir” — rhythmically layered and hypnotic
“Ghibli” — upbeat, percussion-driven fusion
“Calais Blues” — connected to the band’s interest in migration and border-crossing themes
Tindouf — a strong introduction to their live, psychedelic groove sound
The title Ghibli refers to a hot desert wind, while Tindouf takes inspiration from the Algerian city and its refugee camp. The band has said that multiculturalism, migration, and the ability of music to connect people are important themes in their work.
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Their influences range from James Brown, Al Green, and Tower of Power to Ali Farka Touré, Ebo Taylor, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Cream, and The Chemical Brothers. They have shared stages with artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kokoroko, Seun Kuti, and Nas.
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If you like Khruangbin, Ali Farka Touré, Afrobeat, desert blues, or instrumental funk, Savana Funk would be a good fit.
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