Orquesta Akokán, by Orquesta Akokán

Orquesta Akokán

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Howlin' Jacques Lisbon This was made in 2018 or 1958? Dude. Daptone can literally do no wrong. They can literally record me talking to myself and it would sound funky. One of the year's best albums by far. Favorite track: No Te Hagas.

Paul Murphy This is Mambonik territory. Absolutely Palladium Ballroom authentic. Favorite track: Mambo Rapidito.

Jascha Narveson Daptone applies their vintage recording aesthetic to classic sounding Cuban mambo, with predictably awesome results. Every track is a gem.

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1.	Mambo Rapidito 03:19	buy track
2.	La Corbata Barata 05:25	buy track
3.	Un Tabaco para Elegua 05:35 video	buy track
4.	Otro Nivel 04:25	buy track
5.	La Cosa 04:01	buy track
6.	Cuidado Con el Tumbador 04:11	buy track
7.	Yo Soy para Tí 05:14	buy track
8.	No Te Hagas 03:55	buy track
9.	A Gozar la Vida 03:37	buy track

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Daptone Records is proud to introduce Orquesta Akokán, a big band collective of Havana’s top musicians both young and old, joining forces with some of the most creative and spirited talents of New York’s Latin music scene. Born out of a shared vision by singer José "Pepito" Gómez, producer Jacob Plasse, and arranger Michael Eckroth, the group reinvigorates the sound of the golden era of Cuban mambo with a bold new energy.

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released March 30, 2018

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Orquesta Akokán Havana, Cuba

Straight out of Havana, Cuba – a blazing presentation of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré and banda gigante of the 1940’s and 50’s. Spring 2018 will find this brand new project released on Daptone Records. Their latest self titled album boasts all original songs and was recorded at the historic state Areito Studio with Cuba’s finest players, young and old. ... more

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May 29

CENTRE DES ARTS

Enghien Les Bains, France
May 28

Gallus Hall, Cankarjev Dom

Ljubljana, Slovenia

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