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£31.99 – 2xLP, Gatefold Vinyl
Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with this project, an album recorded at Bahidorá Festival in Mexico (where all artists were also performing).
The 21-track album showcases an exceptional lineup of talent with a groundbreaking fusion of Latin pop, reggaeton, hip hop and traditional African sounds. Featured artists include renowned Malian singer, Fatoumata Diawara, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), and St Lucia artist, Poté, with contributions from Django Django and Bonobo, alongside some of the best new talent out of Mexico including Mare Advertencia, La Bruja de Texcoco, Eme Malafe and Luisa Almaguer.
This innovative initiative unites a diverse array of African, Mexican, and international artists, resulting in a captivating fusion of musical traditions from various continents. By bridging cultural divides and encouraging creative collaboration, this project not only highlights the richness of global music but also provides audiences with an eclectic listening experience.
Tracklisting:
Soledad – ft. Damon Albarn Luisa Almaguer Nick Zinner Seye Adelekan Joan As Police Woman Mexican Institute of Sound
Otim Hop ft. Otim Alpha Bootie Brown K.O.G. Tom Excell
Mi Lado ft. Alansito Vega Poté Mare Advertencia
Seya ft. Onipa Fatoumata Diawara Abou Diarra Mélissa Hié Ophélia Hié
Tayhana ft. Tayhana Otim Alpha La Bruja de Texcoco
Kuduro ft. Fatoumata Diawara Moonchild Sanelly Tom Excell
Defiant Ones ft. Son Rompe Pera M.anifest Ophélia Hié Mélissa Hié Mexican Institute of Sound
Raise A Glass ft Django Django Mare Advertencia Seye Adelekan
Ofrenda de Sangre ft. Luisa Almaguer Mare Advertencia Alansito Vega
Chucha ft. Son Rompe Pera Joan As Police Woman Otim Alpha Abou Diarra Ophélia Hié Mélissa Hié Mexican Institute of Sound
Quisiera ft. Luisa Almaguer Alansito Vega Nick Zinner Joan As Police Woman
The Sky Above You ft. Seye Adelekan Luisa Almaguer Joan As Police Woman Nick Zinner Imarhan Damon Albarn
Dorhan Oullhin (What The Heart Desires) ft. Imarhan Damon Albarn
El Niño ft. Eme Malafe Los Pream Mélissa Hié Ophélia Hié Joan As Police Woman Marco Carrion Alansito Vega
Invocation ft. Onipa Jupiter Bokondji Otim Alpha Damon Albarn Joan As Police Woman
Hacernos Así ft. Luisa Almaguer Damon Albarn Seye Adelekan Nick Zinner Joan As Police Woman Mexican Institute of Sound
Frenemies ft. Hak Baker Bonobo Damon Albarn Otim Alpha Mélissa Hié Ophélia Hié
Kelegusta ft. Tayhana Otim Alpha La Bruja de Texcoco
El Diablo y La Bruja ft. La Bruja de Texcoco & Los Pream
Pánico (Cuelga al DJ) ft. Mexican Institute of Sound Damon Albarn Los Pream Nick Zinner & Montana Kinunu Ntunu
Adios Amigos ft. Baba Sissoko Luisa Almaguer Joan as Police Woman Abou Diarra Mélissa Hié Ophélia Hié & Yendé Balamba
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