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THE BAMBOOS RELEASE THEIR 12TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘SUGAR ON TOP’. RELEASE PSYCHEDELIC VIDEO FOR ‘HELLO SUNSHINE’

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Following on from three stellar singles, Melbourne Soul powerhouse The Bamboos have released their 12th studio album, Sugar On Top.

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