Hi Graeme, happy 2012! Is Sampa a programming language? I didn't know that :) Sampa is how people from São Paulo affectionately call the city. Never heard Red Sparrows, will check them out!
Hey Graeme, you are so lucky to have seen EITS live! I lived in London for 10 yrs but moved back home (Brazil). Do you know Yndi Halda? They are from Cornwall, their stuff is amazing, I think they were playing in London recently, some really small venues...