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Ben Bo Er Ba & Ba Bo Er Ben is a collaboration between flutist/saxophonist Lao Dan and multi-instrumentalist Li Daiguo, active since 2018. They named themselves after two minions from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In November 2021, they adopted the more international name "bBb bBb" after a meeting in Dali, Yunnan. Their music is ever-changing, featuring quirky Pipa and spiritual flute as the backbone, while also incorporating a variety of instruments. The duo wanders freely in the musical realm, breaking and reconstructing the atmosphere. Their sound may be described as a spell, a password, or a tongue-twister, inviting listeners to join in the playful repetition of “ben bo” sounds.