In Samba 17 artists were asked to produce an audio work for a CD using the Nokia ‘Samba’ ring tone as a starting point. The cultural origin and destination of ‘the samba’ becomes confused; South American culture processed through multi-national commerce and then re-appropriated by rock bands, fine artists and DJs. Samba was installed as the on hold music at the Great Eastern Hotel.

Click here to go to the follow up CD Samba Rumble

Click here to request more information or purchase CD.

SAMBA is now available from Libraries in most London Boroughs. Click here to find out where

Audio Samples (in QuickTime)


Banjo Rag Sampler
/ Link to Windows Media version



Call Girl Sampler
/ Link to Windows Media version



Do Not Disturb Sampler
/ Link to Windows Media version

Muscle Man Moses Sampler
/ Link to Windows Media version

SSADD Sampler
/ Link to Windows Media version


If you do not already have QuickTime, you can download it from the QuickTime website.