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Falling Mirror | |
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| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1978– |
| Labels | Rhythm Records |
| Website | fallingmirror.com |
| Past members | Allan Faull, Nielen Marais |
Falling Mirror was an alternative rock band from Cape Town, South Africa founded in 1978 by cousins Allan Faull and Nielen Marais. [1]
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