Shakatak
MUSIC BAND
Shakatak is an English band that has been producing jazz-funk and pop music since the early 1980s. The band was formed in 1980 by keyboardist Bill Sharpe, drummer Roger Odell and bassist George Anderson. They were later joined by vocalists Jill Saward and Jacqui Hicks.
The band has since released numerous albums and singles and have reached the top of the UK Singles Chart twice, once with ‘Night Birds’ in 1982 and again with ‘Down On The Street’ in 1984. They have also achieved success on the US Dance chart with ‘Easier Said Than Done’ and ‘Dark Is The Night’, both topping the chart in 1984.
Shakatak has toured extensively around the world, including the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. The band has also performed on the BBC’s Top of The Pops and were the first British band to tour the People’s Republic of China.
Shakatak continues to perform and record, and have recently released their 18th album ‘Life Is A Dance’. They are currently on tour in Europe and will be performing a series of concerts in the UK this summer.
If you’re a fan of jazz-funk and pop, then Shakatak is a must-see live act. With a long and successful history in the music industry, they are sure to entertain and provide you with an unforgettable evening of music. Be sure to check out their upcoming tour dates and grab your tickets soon!
The band has since released numerous albums and singles and have reached the top of the UK Singles Chart twice, once with ‘Night Birds’ in 1982 and again with ‘Down On The Street’ in 1984. They have also achieved success on the US Dance chart with ‘Easier Said Than Done’ and ‘Dark Is The Night’, both topping the chart in 1984.
Shakatak has toured extensively around the world, including the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. The band has also performed on the BBC’s Top of The Pops and were the first British band to tour the People’s Republic of China.
Shakatak continues to perform and record, and have recently released their 18th album ‘Life Is A Dance’. They are currently on tour in Europe and will be performing a series of concerts in the UK this summer.
If you’re a fan of jazz-funk and pop, then Shakatak is a must-see live act. With a long and successful history in the music industry, they are sure to entertain and provide you with an unforgettable evening of music. Be sure to check out their upcoming tour dates and grab your tickets soon!
Website: https://www.shakatak.com
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