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Orquesta Akok​á​n

by Orquesta Akokán

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BetoR
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BetoR Mambo Rapidito was first for a reason. What an introduction to a band! music surprises me all the time. You can't possible do anything different to mambos and yet. Favorite track: Mambo Rapidito.
Carsten Pieper
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Carsten Pieper The obvious comparison for this album, of course, is the Buena Vista Social Club. It has been recorded in the same studio (Areito Studio) and is fuelled by the same Cuban sources/traditions as the famous project, but although these songs could have been written over 60 years ago, they are all original compositions. Favorite track: Yo Soy para Tí.
benm91
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benm91 Superb album, a must listen from start to finish! Favorite track: La Corbata Barata.
Shadow J. Brown Industries
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Shadow J. Brown Industries 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
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Paul Murphy This is Mambonik territory. Absolutely Palladium Ballroom authentic. Favorite track: Mambo Rapidito.
Jascha Narveson
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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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No Te Hagas 03:55
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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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