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Yannis & The Yaw is the music project of Yannis Philippakis, the frontman of Foals, formed in Paris in 2016. The project emerged from a two-day recording session with renowned drummer Tony Allen, where they initially aimed to create an Afrobeat record. However, their collaboration evolved into a unique fusion of rock, funk, jazz, and dub influences, reflecting their contrasting cultural backgrounds. They were joined by Allen's regular collaborators Vincent Taeger, Vincent Taurelle, and Ludovic Bruni. The debut EP, Lagos Paris London, was released on 30 August 2024. In an interview with NME in April 2024, Philippakis expressed a sense of relief and fulfillment regarding the completion of the music, especially after Allen's passing and during the challenges of COVID. He emphasized the importance of doing justice to their work and his eagerness for people to hear it.

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