Orquesta Akokán - S/T format:CD This album illustrates the beginning

This album illustrates the beginning of the group's movement towards a more traditional funk sound

Shoulder to shoulder taping

and artful 70s punk

and the energetic

respectively) can be heard chunking mercilessly towards oblivion as Dan Klein pours his endearing poetry over the top like some other-worldy falsetto potion

Orquesta Akokán - S/T format:CD This album illustrates the beginningDirect from Cuba! Daptone Records is proud to introduce Orquesta Akokn, 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 Jos "Pepito" Gmez, producer Jacob Plasse, and arranger Michael Eckroth, the group reinvigorates the sound of the golden era of Cuban mambo with a bold new energy. Featuring all