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Musician Simon Raymonde co-founded Bella Union in 1997 after a successful career with the Cocteau Twins. Having been signed to the legendary 4AD, he and fellow Twin, Robin Guthrie looked to offer other artists – like Dirty Three, Laura Veirs and Fleet Foxes, to name but a few – the freedom of expression the Cocteaus enjoyed in the band’s early days. Raymonde, who continues to control Bella Union today, explains the label’s history and philosophy that was celebrated in 2007 with two nights at the Royal Festival Hall and will surely continue to flourish.