Fata Morgana are a Dutch harmonica quartet, who first formed in 1980 after meeting at the Eindhoven Harmonica Club. Two of the original members survive from that time, with the current line-up existing since 2001.
The group have played at many festivals around the world, including in Asia where harmonica groups are still very popular. They have released six albums, with their latest one in 2017 including four guest harmonica players from across Europe.
They share how they put together their own arrangements, how they get their sound and what life is like on the road for a touring harmonica group.
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Links:
Website:
http://fatamorganamusic.nl/?lang=en
History:
http://fatamorganamusic.nl/geschiedenis/?lang=en
Videos:
Website video page:
http://fatamorganamusic.nl/videos/?lang=en
Tom Jones medley at NHL Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3XMePuGhZ8
Happy birthday to Roger Trobridge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN103hCsKJo
Al Smith playing with Harmonica Express:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73m7H5UtzMY
My Little Angel with Matyas Pribojzski:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFwNkLaqyYI
Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com
Donations:
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https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GB
Spotify Playlist:
Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ
Podcast sponsors:
This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS
and Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/