Name: Piconema: East African Hits In The Colombian Coast
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Groove Attack

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2023-08-11

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ROCLP010

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Rocafort Records

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African

Rocafort Records is a reissue label that was originally established in Barcelona and is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a focus on bringing back lost gems from the past, Rocafort Records has become known for its dedication to preserving and sharing *rare and obscure* music from around the world.

Since its inception, Rocafort Records has been committed to unearthing forgotten musical treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience. The label's extensive catalog includes a diverse range of genres such as *funk*, *soul*, *jazz*, *Latin*, and more.

With an impressive roster of talented artists, Rocafort Records continues to release high-quality vinyl reissues that showcase the rich history of music. Each release is carefully curated and remastered with utmost attention to detail, ensuring that listeners can experience these timeless classics in all their glory.

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This compilation takes us on a journey to the Colombian coast where the passion for African music burns bright. It's impossible to understand this love affair without first looking to San Basilio de Palenque - the first free town in colonial Latin America, established in 1691 as a place of refuge and autonomy for black slaves. It's a place where pride in African heritage and culture could be kept alive, just 50 km away from Cartagena de Indias. The Afro Caribbeans' connection to their roots gave rise to the "picós" - artisanal, high-powered sound systems akin to those found in Jamaica. These music aficionados have a keen ear for African melodies, leading to a vibrant collector's scene that brought Afro sounds to the streets of Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta. This compilation showcases the best of Kenyan Benga music - a unique style with a distinct guitar-picking method that draws from traditional instruments like the nyatiti and orutu. Learn everything about the history and stories behind these African tracks, from the carefully guarded "exclusives" to the piconema - the practice of renaming songs in Spanish based on their lyrics or the reaction of the dancefloor. The project has been led by Spanish vinyl collector Joan Pujol aka Golfo De Guinea surrounded by a team of passionate music lovers including Don Alirio, a musicologist from Barranquilla who offered a coastal perspective, and George Ouma, a Kenyan DJ, collector, and Benga advocate who helped with track selection and securing rights. The result is a compilation that captures the joy and energy of sub-Saharan polyrhythm, bringing together a vibrant mix of genres that are sure to move your feet. So sit back, turn up the volume, and let yourself be transported to the vibrant streets of the Colombian coast and the shores of Lake Victoria.

Piconema: East African Hits In The Colombian Coast

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