The African Music Machine was a

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band, led by Louis Villery, playing in the 1970s. It issued several singles which became collector's items. A compilation album ''Black Water Gold'' was issued in 2000. The band was re-formed by Villery in 2001, and issued an album on the Singular label. They play mellow beats incorporating traditional African and Caribbean sounds.

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