Batuku is one of the oldest cultural traditions in the West African nation of Cabo Verde, bringing together call-and-response singing in the Kriolu language, hypnotic Txabeta polyrhythms, and dynamic Tornu dance. The album was recorded in 2023 in the national capital Praia. (CURVED PITCH)
Tracklisting:
A1. Mora na fо́ra (Move to the Countryside) (4:26)
A2. Nu xinta pa N konta-bu tudu (Let's Sit Down and I'll Tell You Everything) (7:48)
A3. Ti bo bu kré ngana-m (Even You Want to Deceive Me) (3:32)
A4. Forma Batuku (Forming a Batuku Group) (5:15)
B1. Mai-Brinka ku nhos (Mother / Have Fun with You) (10:14)
B2. Livru grandi (Great Book) (4:09)
B3. Nha buru mansu (My Gentle Donkey) (4:40)
B4. Mamulanu (Marmulano Tree) (3:34) |
