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Penguin Cafe Orchestra

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The Penguin Cafe Orchestra (PCO) were an avant-pop band led by British guitarist Simon Jeffes. Co-founded with cellist Helen Liebmann, the band toured extensively during the 1980s and 1990s. The band's sound is not easily categorized, having elements of exuberant folk music and a minimalist aesthetic occasionally reminiscent of composers such as Philip Glass.

The group recorded and performed for 2…

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Type: Group
Area: United Kingdom
Founded: 1973
Dissolved: 1997
Genres: Contemporary Classical Folk Jazz
Labels: Virgin

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Last updated: October 23rd, 2018