In that prolific span, Idan Raichel somehow managed to find the time to create perhaps the most enchanting Idan Raichel Project album to date, Quarter To Six. The new album will be released by Cumbancha in North America on June 4th, 2013 with a North American tour bringing the complete lineup of diverse musicians to major stages starting in October. The album will be released in Europe on October 7th (September 23rd in France) with tour dates to follow.
Release day has finally arrived for Kobo Town's stunning new album Jumbie in the Jukebox. While those of you in Europe may have to wait a little bit longer before the album hits the stores, for the rest of us the album can be found in stores and online today. Here are a few links to order Jumbie in the Jukebox now:
"Ça peut paraître drôlement cliché de dire d’un disque qu’il est l’album idéal pour l’été qui s’en vient. N’empêche qu’il est difficile de ne pas taper du pied, de ne pas penser fun, danse, coolitude et sangria lorsqu’on écoute cette musique-là. Mélange inégal, mais assumé de calypso, roots, de dub et de reggae, ce disque qui résonne de critique sociale comme un reportage dans le tiers-monde est l’œuvre de Drew Gonsalves, un Torontois né à Port-of-Spain. Mais il doit la moitié de son groove à un réalisateur du Bélize, le sorcier blanc Ivan Duran."
"It is refreshing to have a group like Kobo Town emerge with such a vintage, yet relevant sound. Gonsalves has created a world void of pretense and packed with the most primal emotion; heart. Through the reality of Jumbie In The Jukebox, as any good music should, you can close your eyes and be transported to another time and place and sincerely feel the message. The trip taken with Kobo Town is very much worth your time and the journey is unforgettable."
Kobo Town's new album Jumbie in The Jukebox is now available for Pre-Order on iTunes: http://itunes.com/kobotown
We are so excited to announce the release of Bombino's new album, Nomad. At the invitation of The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, Bombino and his band traveled from Niger to Nashville for the recording, helmed by Auerbach at his studio, Easy Eye Sound. Take a peak at this video for a look inside the studio during the session -- you'll see it was an incredible atmosphere that, according to Uncut, created "a heavy-duty recalibration of desert blues."
...read moreCumbancha has been voted Best World Music Label 2013 in About.com's Readers Choice Awards. Big thanks to everybody that voted! Click here to check out the rest of the winners in the World Music categories.
Starting April 23rd, Sergent Garcia will be returning to the US for an eleven-date tour featuring the searing blend of Jamaican reggae and dancehall with Afro-Latin grooves that he’s dubbed "salsamuffin." The tour sees Garcia with his band The Cumbiamuffin All Stars performing in top markets including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, DC and Miami as well as headlinging slots on renowned festivals including two-nights at the Lafayette International Festival and the Houston International Festival. Read on for more info and a full list of dates.
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Sergent Garcia returns with a video for the French reggae song "Meme Si" from the 2011 album "Una Y Otra Vez" on Cumbancha. The video was filmed in Venice Beach during El Sergento's July 2012 tour and is being released in the buildup to the upcoming US tour that starts on April 22, 2013.
...read moreThe Idan Raichel Project is returning to North America after selling out 2 shows at Town Hall in New York City this January. Starting February 12, the 7-musician lineup of The Idan Raichel Project Acoustic Tour will be on tour in Canada and the US. The Idan Raichel Project will be showcasing their biggest hit songs alongside new material from their upcoming album which will be released in June 2013 on Cumbancha.
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Kobo Town takes the intricate wordplay of classic Caribbean music and runs it through a 21st Century filter. In the world of Kobo Town calypso, roots reggae, and acoustic instrumentation meet innovative production techniques, social commentary and indie rock attitude.
Sarazino has returned with the amazing new album Everyday Salama featuring Sabina Sciubba (from Brazilian Girls), Novalima, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Rootz Underground, Luísa Maita and many other special guests.
Produced by the legendary Victor Axelrod aka Ticklah (known for his work with Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Easy Star All Stars, Antibalas), Radio Salone marks the Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars' most musically sophisticated collection of songs to date.