Artist: AfroCubism
Album: AfroCubism
Label: Nonesuch
Genre: International
Comments: About 14 years ago, World Circuit producer Nick Gold came up with the idea to bring together Cuban and Malian musicians to see what would come out of their collaboration. He never got to find out, because the African musicians encountered travel difficulties and never showed up. Gold had to adjust to the new situation, and the Buena Vista Social Club came to life. But he hasn't given up on his idea entirely. So this time, 14 years later, he decided to actually make the collaboration happen. AfroCubism is the brilliant result of the work of some immensely talented musicians from Cuba and Mali. Though the Cuban influences are much easier to spot, you will recognize the distinct African sound, especially in those songs that are not instrumental.
End note from the promoter: "The title 'AfroCubism' is advised. This is an album that throws the elements of Cuban and African music in the air and lets them fall in entrancing new patterns". Couldn't agree more. Favorite tracks: "La Culebra," "A La Luna Yo Me Voy" and "Mariama."
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