Orquesta Akokán - AMÉRICA! THE MONOCHROME SET ” which already rumbles with

” which already rumbles with a compressed funk groove and a minor key brood

Al Shux (JAY Z

rattling earworm that recalls everything from haunted rockabilly to the sun-drenched melodies of Blossoms

Ray Barretto and Celia Cruz

Orquesta Akokán - AMÉRICA! THE MONOCHROME SET ” which already rumbles withRecorded live to tape at Penrose Recorders by Gabriel Roth, AMRICA! expands on the classic Mambo sounds that the band has become known for blending Latin soul, boogaloo and salsa all while staying true to their Cuban roots. On their fourth studio record, the band introduces an all star line up of new singers including Mariam Elhajli and Carolina Oliveros (of Combo Chimbita). Elhajli and Oliveros both tap into the raw energy of Celia and La Lupe, but