A stalwart of the modern downbeat scene, Simon Green aka Bonobo has been crafting intricate, jazz-inflected beatscapes for many years, releasing records on influential labels such as Tru Thoughts and Ninja Tune. Black Sands represents the latest stage in Bonobo's evolution as an artist, expanding his dense instrumental palette into textured electro-acoustic hip hop and post-garage rhythms, and showcases some outstanding vocal tracks with collaborator Andreya Triana.