Some bands just can't put a foot wrong, and Africando is one of them. Their African-voiced salsa is always a joy, and this is no different as they reconnect the dots between West Africa and the Americas. Here, the African roots shine strong, especially on the cover of Franco's "Mario" which positively sizzles. But everything works, from the burning opener "Bogne Sirala," to "Nina Nina," sung by the American Joe King, bringing in something new. This is a disc that's truly a series of highlights, with some remarkable piano work from Efrain Davila and the late Alfredo Rodriguez that grabs credit from the five main singers. There may only be ten tracks, but when each one is such a gem, more would be too much. This is a record made for romance, for dancing, for listening -- an album for all seasons. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide
Ketukuba
11/21/2006 | Sterns Arc Ltd
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CD
$16.99KETUKUBA
All Music Guide Review
Ketukuba Track Listing
Credits of Ketukuba
- Ozzie Melendez
- Trombone
- Reuben Rodriguez
- Bass
- Ibrahima Sylla
- Producer
- George Delgado
- Conga
- Boncana Maïga
- Arranger
- Nelson Hernandez
- Sax (Baritone)
- Luis Quintero
- Bongos, Guiro, Timbales, Maracas
- Pamphile Desouza
- Vocal Engineer
- Pierre Rene-Worms
- Photography
- Sekouba Bambino
- Vocals
- Miguel Gomez
- Arranger, Choir, Chorus, Demo Coordinator, Bandleader, Conga
- Alain Josse
- Production Assistant
- Baïlo Sylla
- Product Manager
- Joe Fielder
- Trombone
- Adama Condé
- Balafon
- Efrain "Junito" Davila
- Piano
- Cedric Louis
- Vocal Engineer
- Amadou Balaké
- Vocals
- Marc Ribes
- Cover Photo
- Albert Vo Van Tao
- Cover Photo
- Pascal Dieng
- Vocals
- Basse Sarr
- Vocals
- Lodia Mansour
- Vocals
- Luis Bonilla
- Trombone
- Nelson Rodriguez
- Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Musical Direction
- Madilu System
- Vocals
- Alfredo Rodriguez
- Piano, Arranger
- Medoune Diallo
- Vocals
- John Diaz
- Engineer, Mixing
- Nicolas Gueret
- Vocal Engineer
- Ite Jerez
- Trumpet











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