I think what a lot of people forget is that a lot of the music in the '60s and the '70s was made in the spirit of daring, spontaneity, and adventure, so the minute all that sinks into this sense of a classic form, it has lost its spirit.
Justin AdamsIn a lot of African instruments, you find a rattle, and sound engineers have a hard time making sense of it.
Justin AdamsOn a very technical level, I am a geek who is interested in the intricacy of rhythm playing, so I like comparing and working out its details.
Justin AdamsGoing to the Sahara Desert and meeting the Touareg band Tinariwen was a life-changing experience. All through that time, I have just carried on learning and meeting musicians, and I keep finding links between different forms.
Justin Adams