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Africa Express - Presents... Bahidorá [CD]

Africa Express - Presents... Bahidorá [CD]

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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.
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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.
Track Listing

Soledad - ft. Damon Albarn, Luisa Almaguer, Nick Zinner, Seye Adelekan, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound

Otim Hop ft. Otim Alpha, Bootie Brown, K.O.G., Tom Excell

Mi Lado ft. Alansito Vega, Poté, Mare Advertencia

Seya ft. Onipa, Fatoumata Diawara, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié

Tayhana ft. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco

Kuduro ft. Fatoumata Diawara, Moonchild Sanelly, Tom Excell

Defiant Ones ft. Son Rompe Pera, M.anifest, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound

Raise A Glass ft Django Django, Mare Advertencia, Seye Adelekan

Ofrenda de Sangre ft. Luisa Almaguer, Mare Advertencia, Alansito Vega

Chucha ft. Son Rompe Pera, Joan As Police Woman, Otim Alpha, Abou Diarra, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound

Quisiera ft. Luisa Almaguer, Alansito Vega, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman

The Sky Above You ft. Seye Adelekan, Luisa Almaguer, Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner, Imarhan, Damon Albarn

Dorhan Oullhin (What The Heart Desires) ft. Imarhan, Damon Albarn

El Niño ft. Eme Malafe, Los Pream, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié, Joan As Police Woman, Marco Carrion, Alansito Vega

Invocation ft. Onipa, Jupiter Bokondji, Otim Alpha, Damon Albarn, Joan As Police Woman

Hacernos Así ft. Luisa Almaguer, Damon Albarn, Seye Adelekan, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound

Frenemies ft. Hak Baker, Bonobo, Damon Albarn, Otim Alpha, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié

Kelegusta ft. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco

El Diablo y La Bruja ft. La Bruja de Texcoco & Los Pream

Pánico (Cuelga al DJ) ft. Mexican Institute of Sound, Damon Albarn, Los Pream, Nick Zinner & Montana Kinunu Ntunu

Adios Amigos ft. Baba Sissoko, Luisa Almaguer, Joan as Police Woman, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié & Yendé Balamba

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  • Product Type: Audio CD
  • Barcode: 4099964167030
  • Release Date: July 18, 2025
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