Sosa, Omar - An East African Journey

 

artist 
  Sosa, Omar
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title 
  An East African Journey
 
country 
  Cuba
 
mainstyle 
  Fusion
 
style 
 
 
label 
  Music Development Company
 
year 
  2021
 
length 
 
 
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An exquisite set of world music recordings featuring Cuban composer-pianist-bandleader Omar Sosa collaborating with seven East African artists, fusing traditional sounds with jazz in a subtle, contemporary production. The folkloric music forming the basis of the project was recorded by Omar Sosa while on tour in East Africa, including material from Madagascar, Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi, Zambia, and Mauritius. Jazz elements added include Omar Sosa on piano, Steve Arg?elles on drums and percussion, and Christophe 'Disco' Minck on double bass, synths, and effects. These recordings help expose some of the rich musical traditions of East Africa to new and wider audiences. Traditional instruments featured include the Valiha, Lokanga, Marovany, Kalumbu, Krar, Umuduri, Nyatiti, and Ravanne.

 
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Tracks:
1. Tsiaro Tsara
2. Thuon Mok Loga
3. Elrababa
4. Eretseretse
5. Che Che
6. Veloma E
7. Kwa Nyogokuru Revisited
8. Tizeta
9. Sabo
10. Meinfajria
11. Shibinda
12. Dadilahy
13. Ravann Dan Jazz

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