Bahamas

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Born 28 April 1981.

a.k.a. Afie Jurvanen

Biography

Afie Jurvanen (born April 28, 1981), known by his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian musician who has released two albums. His 2009 album Pink Strat was nominated for a 2010 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo.

Born in Toronto, and raised in Barrie, Ontario, Self-taught on guitar, he has worked with such musicians as Feist, Howie Beck, Jason Collett, The Weather Station, and Zeus. He is now based in Toronto. He recorded his debut album in a cabin in rural Ontario in 2008.

His second album, Barchords, was released on February 7, 2012.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Barchords 2012

    Review of Barchords

    Reviewed by James Skinner

    One of the most refreshingly direct and enjoyable albums of the year so far.

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