It's not like my old self - I'm not in character anymore, I'm me. I'm not hiding behind that anymore. Damon Albarn anymorecharacterhide Change image and share on social
Whether people like it or not, China is incredibly important to the future of mankind. For me, this is something that we all need to have intelligent discussions about in America, in Britain, in Europe. Damon Albarn americabritainchina share on social
I'm a working musician, so it's what I do. I kind of always have lots of plates spinning, and it's the ones that keep spinning the longest that I end up doing. Damon Albarn endkindlong Change image and share on social
It always struck me that Africa was, in a strange way, a futuristic place and had elements and vibes and spirits that were going to inform the future. Africa Express is an attempt to engage that power outside Africa, and for everyone to benefit from it. Damon Albarn africaattemptbenefit share on social
I spent two years figuring out how I could turn it into something that would satisfy me as a musician but also make some kind of cross-cultural link. I feel that I kind of at least touched on the possibilities of cross-cultural music, but it is a lifetime's work, and I don't profess to be anything other than a novice at it. Damon Albarn crossculturalfeel share on social
I was approached by Oxfam to go to Mali as their ambassador and get involved in their various initiatives out there. But I felt that was missing the point of using me, a musician. Damon Albarn ambassadorapproachfelt Change image and share on social
I think pop music is a great place to get new ideas across. Damon Albarn greatideamusic Change image and share on social
The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone. Damon Albarn enjoyenjoymentensemble Change image and share on social
I can't be bothered anymore about giving songs titles. Damon Albarn anymorebothergive Change image and share on social
No, every album is something like a snapshot. It only shows one moment in time. It shows what we feel and think right at that point in time, nothing more and nothing less. Damon Albarn albumfeelmoment Change image and share on social