Amadian
is a folk fusion band from Madrid (Spain). Its peculiar style has been forged from the fusion of the most traditional celtic music with ethnic rythms, root music and Guinness beer.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The band was first formed in 1997 and has changed a lot since then, both in band members and musical style.
Your musical influences
Blackmore's Night, Solas, Loreena McKennitt, Mike Oldfield, John Renbourn, Carlos Nuez, The Chieftains, Gwendal, Wolfstone
What equipment do you use?
A lot! Spanish and acoustic guitar, mandoline, galecian bagpipes, flutes, whistles, recorders, vocal harp, bodhran, djembe, tejoletas, rain stick, cowbell, rounded bell, Roland JV30 and Alesis QS6 keyboards.
Anything else?
Our current line-up is:
Carmen Sinovas - Voice, bodhrán
David Bazo - Guitars, mandoline
Daniel Benito - Fiddle
Octavio Molano - Recorder, whistles
Javier Llorente 'Wayfarer' - Percussions, bodhran
Regular collaborator:
Elena Petrova - Voice, tambourine.
