When I was about 8 or 9 I remember someone in my house introducing me to Paul Simon. I don't remember who specifically, but I suspect it was my mother as she was a recovering hippy. This was about 1990 when Paul Simon had released Graceland. If you've listened to Graceland then you'll immediately know what Bedouin Soundclash sound like. In a word, beautiful. Now there is a lot more influence in here than just Paul and African tribal rhythms. In fact, Reggae and ska would be more appropriate as the Bob Marley, Clash, and early Police are also very evident throughout Sounding a Mosaic. Of note to is their excellent When the Night Feels My Song, which feel like an honest homage to the Specials Pressure Drop. After all if your doing second wave Ska Ripoffs, you gotta show respect to the masters.
To sum up, if you have any interest in Ska, dub, reggae, or African music, then check these boys out. You'll love them. I on the other hand you find any of the other three to be repetitive and dull, or obnoxious than stay away from them as well as blues as well because obviously you don't like dance/riff songs.
Here is the official site.
on it you will find a few MP3's to these songs which are presented here. Enjoy.
When the Night Feels My Song.
Money Worries ft. Vernon Buckley
Unfortunately these are just little sample clips but it'll give the general idea.
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