Release Date: 05 March 2021
Label: OTA Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 616444103421
Genres: World Music  World Music  
Release Date: 05 March 2021
Label: OTA Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 616444103421
Genres: World Music  World Music  
Description
An exquisite set of world music recordings featuring Cuban composer-pianist-bandleader Omar Sosa collaborating with seven East African artists, fusing traditional sounds with jazz in a subtle, contemporary production.
The folkloric music forming the basis of the project was recorded by Omar Sosa while on tour in East Africa, including material from Madagascar, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zambia, and Mauritius. Jazz elements added include Omar Sosa on piano, Steve Argüelles on drums and percussion, and Christophe 'Disco' Minck on double bass, synths, and effects.
These recordings help expose some of the rich musical traditions of East Africa to new and wider audiences. Traditional instruments featured include the Valiha, Lokanga, Marovany, Kalumbu, Krar, Umuduri, Nyatiti, and Ravanne.
Tracklisting
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa & Yilian Canizares
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa & NDR Bigband
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa & NDR Bigband
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa