Daptone Records
Orquesta Akokán - S/T - New LP
Regular price
$ 20.00
Straight out of Havana, Cuba – a blazing presentation of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré and banda gigante of the 1940’s and 50’s. Their latest self titled album boasts all original songs and was recorded at the historic state Areito Studio with Cuba’s finest players, young and old.
Daptone Records is proud to introduce Orquesta Akokán, a big band collective of Havana’s top musicians both young and old, joining forces with some of the most creative and spirited talents of New York’s Latin music scene. Born out of a shared vision by singer José "Pepito" Gómez, producer Jacob Plasse, and arranger Michael Eckroth, the group reinvigorates the sound of the golden era of Cuban mambo with a bold new energy.
released March 30, 2018
