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Heavy doses of Reggae bass & drums, Nyahbinghi & African rhythms, Ethiopian & exotic melodies, mixed with some funk & jazz. The BNX (AKA The Blue Nile X-Press) was formed by Mark Tyson, long time guitarist for reggae legend Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus as well as many others. The BNX take you on a musical journey, traveling from Jamaica to Africa, to America, with all stops in-between, bringing you some of the most unique Reggae / World Music on the market. Forever driven by a passion for music, Mark Tyson was in essence born into it. His older brothers, father, grandfather, and great grandfather all played music. In his home many different instruments and styles of music were played developing in him an early ear for World Music sounds. Mark began formal musical training at age 9 with the flute and alto saxophone, which he continued until he was 13 years old when he picked up the guitar. Born and raised in California, Mark grew up in a multi-ethnic neighborho...