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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Reminds me of a dear person I lost. Love it.
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The first single of an ambitious second LP, rooted in classic Cuban rhythms and rich, distinct vocals.
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Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last!
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