Afar Anon

ter, and keyboardist. The band’s members, a shifting cast of talented musicians from a variety of diverse traditions, allow Afar Anon to explore a world of influences. What does “Afar Anon” mean?
“Afar” means “at a far distance”; “anon” means “at a future time.” Together, these words allude to music that spans far-flung places and many eras. In addition, much as you would say “break a leg” to mean “good luck” to an actor, naming the band Afar Anon is a totemistic nod to keeping a life of music in the here and now. The logo is a visual representation of this concept: the compass element represents “afar,” and the clock face, “anon.”