Gagarin (Filament Recordings, Geo Records - UK)
Gagarin is the solo incarnation of Dids AKA Graham Dowdall: percussionist, composer and sound designer. Dids has spent years at the cutting edge of the musical galaxy involved in a myriad of projects and approaches and collaborating with musical legends such as John Cale, Nico, David Thomas and Ludus.
Playing gigs around the world including a shamanic festival in Siberia, underground Tokyo clubs and castles in Scotland and France. He has created extensively for Dance, Theatre and TV and is also an active community musician passing on skills and creativity to young people and adults with special needs especially via technology.