Music is something that should speak for itself, straight from the heart. It took me a long time to understand that. Damon Albarn heartlongmusic Change image and share on social
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
When you're doing a deal with someone in the southern Sahara, it's a very different way of doing business than in London. You can't sign them in the usual way because they'd end up getting ripped off, which would defeat the object of setting up a label like this. Damon Albarn businessdealdefeat 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
More and more, cultural groups are cross-pollinating, and we're getting much more interesting art as a result. Damon Albarn artcrosscultural 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 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
As soon as it sounds fine, I'm on to the next thing, man. Damon Albarn finemansound Change image and share on social
I'm not really one of those people who believes that if you're a musician you can just leave that behind and start getting into politics. Damon Albarn believeleavemusician Change image and share on social
