Name: Afrodiaspora
Brand: Susana Baca

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

8089900772

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-05-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Susana Baca

Genre GB

Rest of World

Label GB

the music of 'afrodiaspora' reflects susana baca's adventurous poetic spirit, offering a deeply expressive mix of african and latin american influences, framed by the artist's distinct afro-peruvian perspective. "this record is our celebration of the african presence in the americas and the way it has become a part of latin america," baca says of 'afrodiaspora'. "the culture, the music and our whole selves are all about the mixture of spanish, indian and african cultures. 'afrodiaspora' celebrates the experience of people that have underwent an incredible journey, where only the strong survived." the 11 tracks featured on 'afrodiaspora' draw upon the talents of such notable songwriters as javier ruibal, ivn benavides and javier lazo, and span a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles, from the colombian cumbia of 'detras de la puerta' to the puerto rican rhythms of 'plena y bomba' to the cuban beat of 'baho kende / palo mayimbe' (a tribute to salsa queen celia cruz) to the powerful venezuelan drumming of 'taki ti taki' to the elegant mexican waltz of 'que lindo tu vestido' (an homage to noted singer and folklorist amparo ochoa). 'afrodiaspora' marks a landmark cultural narrative set within an upbeat and inspired musical landscape. an international star, susana baca preserves all that is close to her heart and offers an intimate look into the remarkable impact of african music on the world.

Afrodiaspora

Music GB