Dropping you straight into the heart of @soundspecies collaboration with Santiago de Cuba's premier Bembe ensemble, Ache Meyi, in the balmy two weeks leading up to MANANA 2016.

CD, Digital and 12" Double Vinyl available on our Bandcamp page here: http://bit.ly/2goEios

Big shout out to @robin-the-fog for putting this together.

Introducing Soundspecies + Ache Meyi [Out Now on MANANA//Records]

Out now, 'Pyramid' is a single from @Ariwo's upcoming EP that will be released through MANANA//Records in Feb 2019. 

When played live, Pyramid marks a shift in their set; rhythms become more locked, elements are stripped back and the band connects with the audience on a deeper level. 

Make sure not to miss Ariwo this April with upcoming gigs across the UK: 

Newcastle (Cobalt Studios) 13th April, 
Wales (Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda) 21st April 
London (Village Underground) 23rd April

Pyramid

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ARIWO - Pyramid  [Album Edit]

Soundspecies & Ache Meyi (Remix EP)

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Egrem Bata Jam (Hello Skinny Remix) [Buy Album on Bandcamp]

Ahead of his set at the Havana Cultura : ¡Súbelo, Cuba! Album launch on October 22nd, Jazz FM and @musicamacondo’s Tim Garcia has put together a guest mix for us of some of his favourite Afro/Latin cuts. 

‘With a nod to Cuba and Puerto Rico’s Rumba traditions the mix starts off on the jazzier side of the musical spectrum, spanning rumba, Afro-latin jazz, Afrocuban/Afrobeat fusion, Salsa and then culminating in the electronic side of things with contemporary Cuban musicians and one of my favourite tunes on Yoruba Records’ 

Tracklist:

Kerkstra Ft. Feat. Etián Brebaje Man - Soy Cubano
Yelfris Valdés - Grande Oshanla
Okonkolo - Oba
Jerry Gonzalez - Ya Yo Me Curé
LokkhiTerra meets Dele Sosimi - Afro Sambroso
Luisito Quintero - Acid
Har-You Percussion Group - Welcome To The Party
Har-You Percussion Group - Welcome To The Party (Jazzanova Remix)
Auntie Flo - Die Bailando
Soundspecies - Bembe!
Havana Cultura: ¡Súbelo, Cuba! - Bomba Ft. El Individuo
Daymé Arocena - Eleggua (Esa & Narchbeats Kwaai Mix)
Trinidad Senolia - Sucre Sacre

Tim plays alongside Movimientos’ Cal Jader warming up for  the Havana Cultura : ¡Súbelo, Cuba! Live show at Rich Mix on Monday 22nd October. You can buy your tickets to what is set to be a very special night of contemporary Cuban music here: http://bit.ly/2P0I49X

EP.0017 - TIM GARCIA

Manana//Cuba is a festival and record label that connects the electronic music community to masters of Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition. The project is built around the belief that Cuba’s powerful blend of rhythm and culture will enrich the electronic music community, while giving local musicians a platform to connect with international audiences, incorporate technology and take their musical development in new directions.

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