616444103421

An East African Journey

Omar Sosa

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Format: CD

Cat No: OTA1034

Release Date:  05 March 2021

Label:  OTA Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  616444103421

Genres:  World Music  World Music  

  • Description

    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 Argüelles 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.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 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