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Funkshy

FUNKSHY is a 5 piece band, fronted by the powerful vocals and presence of Debbralee Wells. Joined by some of London's Finest Groove Musicians FUNKSHY LIVE is fresh, laidback and totally energized! Producer, drummer Tansay Omar has worked with internationally renowned artists such as Bjork, Boy George, Stereo MCs, Roots Manuva, Gwen McCrae, Smoke City. Funkshy brings together Tansay’s favourite musical influences in collaboration with some of London's greatest musical talent... Debbralee Wells : Vocals: a passionate singer with a stunning, powerful voice and great stage presence. After training at the Cockpit Youth Theatre and studying Musical Theatre at City Lit., she has gone on to appear in major productions including the Pink Floyd Live Tour, Cinderella, Fame the Musical (UK Tour), Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (UK Tour), as well as numerous prime time TV shows. Suman Joshi : Double Bass : Suman has been a member of a number of World Music projects and Afro Beats collectives, including the Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra - bass guitar,the Collocutor - double bass/bass guitar,the Cubafrobeat - bass guitar,the Justin Thurgur Afro-Jazz Project - double bass and the Emanative - double bass. Dan Lipman : the talent behind the sound of the saxophone and flute. Dan has played with legendary artists such as Bjork , Bryan Ferry. Chris Lane : Solid funk rhythm guitar , melodies and solos from Chris, glues the Funkshy tightness and sound. More Info