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Interview with Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (from Digable Planets)

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Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler from Digable Planets. Ishmael tells us how he met Mariana "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira, and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving to form the band. We hear how he chose the band's name, why he describes touring as surfing, and what's next in their musical journey.

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8 Dec 2022 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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