Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with its latest project, a brand new album recorded at Bahidorá Festival in Mexico (where all artists were also performing).
The 21-track album showcases an exceptional lineup of talent with a groundbreaking fusion of Latin pop, reggaeton, hip hop and traditional African sounds. Featured artists include renowned Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and St Lucia artist Poté, with contributions from Django Django and Bonobo, alongside some of the best new talent out of Mexico including Mare Advertencia, La Bruja de Texcoco, Eme Malafe and Luisa Almaguer.
This innovative initiative unites a diverse array of African, Mexican, and international artists, resulting in a captivating fusion of musical traditions from various continents. By bridging cultural divides and encouraging creative collaboration, this project not only highlights the richness of global music but also provides audiences with an eclectic listening experience.
2CD TRACKLIST:
CD1
1: Soledad - ft. Damon Albarn, Luisa Almaguer, Nick Zinner, Seye Adelekan, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound
2: Otim Hop ft. Otim Alpha, Bootie Brown, K.O.G., Tom Excell
3: Mi Lado ft. Alansito Vega, Poté, Mare Advertencia
4: Seya ft. Onipa, Fatoumata Diawara, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié
5: Tayhana ft. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco
6: Kuduro ft. Fatoumata Diawara, Moonchild Sanelly, Tom Excell
7: Defiant Ones ft. Son Rompe Pera, M.anifest, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound
8: Raise A Glass ft Django Django, Mare Advertencia, Seye Adelekan
9: Ofrenda de Sangre ft. Luisa Almaguer, Mare Advertencia, Alansito Vega
10: Chucha ft. Son Rompe Pera, Joan As Police Woman, Otim Alpha, Abou Diarra, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound
11: Quisiera ft. Luisa Almaguer, Alansito Vega, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman
12: The Sky Above You ft. Seye Adelekan, Luisa Almaguer, Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner, Imarhan, Damon Albarn
13: Dorhan Oullhin (What The Heart Desires) ft. Imarhan, Damon Albarn
CD2
1: El Niño ft. Eme Malafe, Los Pream, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié, Joan As Police Woman, Marco Carrion, Alansito Vega
2: Invocation ft. Onipa, Jupiter Bokondji, Otim Alpha, Damon Albarn, Joan As Police Woman
3: Hacernos Así ft. Luisa Almaguer, Damon Albarn, Seye Adelekan, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound
4: Frenemies ft. Hak Baker, Bonobo, Damon Albarn, Otim Alpha, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié
5: Kelegusta ft. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco
6: El Diablo y La Bruja ft. La Bruja de Texcoco & Los Pream
7: Pánico (Cuelga al DJ) ft. Mexican Institute of Sound, Damon Albarn, Los Pream, Nick Zinner & Montana Kinunu Ntunu
8: Adios Amigos ft. Baba Sissoko, Luisa Almaguer, Joan as Police Woman, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié & Yendé Balamba
2LP TRACKLIST:
Side A:
1.Soledad
2.Otim Hop
3.Mi Lado
4.Seya
5.Kuduro
6.Chucha
Side B:
1.Invocation
2.Quisiera
3.Defiant Ones
4.Raise A Glass
5.The Sky Above You
Side C:
1.Hacernos Así
2.Frenemies
3.Ofrenda de Sangre
4.Tayhana
5.Dorhan Oullhin (What The Heart Desires)
Side D:
1.El Niño
2.Kelegusta
3.El Diablo y La Bruja
4.Pánico (Cuelga al DJ)
5.Adios Amigos
