Bandura (Jakub Samochowiec and Stefan Herzog) are a music, producer
and DJ duo from Basel, Switzerland. Inspired by funk, breakbeats, trip
hop, bossa nova and indietronica sounds, they combine elements of live
played instruments with groovy samples, fat beats and crispy analogue
goodness to produce a seducing mélange. In 2004 Bandura attracted the
attention of the Düsseldorf based label Unique Records and were signed
shortly thereafter. Bandura's first single "Gojira" (2005) was
received with interest in the scene, reached position 17 in the German
trend club charts and sold well in places as far as Japan. In 2006
their song "Lost Luggage" was featured on the fifth volume of Unique
Records' successful "The New Testament of Funk" compilation series. In
2007 they released their track "Bermuda Swing" on the
RetroLounge°°°-compilation (Universal). Besides producing music,
Bandura spin the turntables as Jacques Aubert and Jon Lemon at their
Bandura Nights and cast a spell on the crowd with their eclectic DJ
sets. Currently they are working on tracks for a full album to be
released.