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Tumbele!

A 20 track caribbean album (1h 12m 21s) — released October 5th 2009 on Soundway Records Ltd

Soundway presents Tumbélé! "Biguine, afro & latin sounds from the French Caribbean, 1963-74" – a look at the unique and overlooked sounds from the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Lilting biguines, heavy gwo ka drums and tumbélé rhythms collide with the sounds of the carnival. Haitian, Congolese and Puerto Rican influences are added to the pot in a percussive celebration of Afro-Caribbean spirit. VERY strong press support with positive reviews confirmed in: Mojo, Uncut, Word, Dazed & Confused (feature), Songlines, Notion, Clash, Artrocker, The Wire, FRoots, Shook, Macadam, National Student, Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian. London launch party happening 31 October.
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