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Baku


There's no sign on the stairs that lead down into this very modest cellar place, but if you hit the right night you can hear some of Baku's most experimental and eclectic music here. No cover, cheap drinks.

Occasionally major local stars have been known to try out new work in completely different styles in the venue's low-lit anonymity.


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