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Nicky Bomba from ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra

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Nicky Bomba - an Australian singer, songwriter, and orchestra leader from ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nicky explains the importance of having a stage name to step into a character when performing live. He also explains what Ska music is, how the Melbourne Ska Orchestra came to be, and how it is different from a normal orchestra.
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29 Jun 2025 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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