Banco de Gaia

For over three decades Toby Marks, aka Banco de Gaia, has beenredefi ning world electronica, leaving an indelible footprint on the globalmusic scene, rousing many a dancefl oor, and inspiring countlessmusicians to follow. At the forefront of blending acoustic and electronicsounds, integrating themes and techniques from cultures and traditionsthe world over, Toby has worked with musicians and producers asingenious and diverse as Pink Floyd's Dick Parry, Natacha Atlas, TimWheater and Hawkwind– to name just a few. Ranging from cinematicambience to pounding dancefl oor-fi llers, his music defi es genres, andborrows from a wealth of musical sources and styles. Toby's backgroundin jazz and rock combine with his love of dance and world music toproduce a glorious, uplifting and, at times, mesmerizing sound.