Africa Express Presents… Bahidor 2CD

Description:

Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with its latest project, a brand new album recorded at Bahidor 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 Pot, 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, Pot, Mare Advertencia

4: Seya ft. Onipa, Fatoumata Diawara, Abou Diarra, Mlissa Hi, Ophlia Hi

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, Ophlia Hi, Mlissa Hi, 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, Ophlia Hi, Mlissa Hi, 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 Nio ft. Eme Malafe, Los Pream, Mlissa Hi, Ophlia Hi, Joan As Police Woman, Marco Carrion, Alansito Vega

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

3: Hacernos As 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, Mlissa Hi, Ophlia Hi

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

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

7: Pnico (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, Mlissa Hi, Ophlia Hi & Yend Balamba