{"product_id":"cubafrobeat","title":"Cubafrobeat","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunkiwala Records presents the third in the series of \"Lokkhi Terra meets\"albums, with the London fusionistas creating another unique sound-clash, this time with ex-Fela Kuti keyboardist and legendary UK Afro-beat ambassador Dele Sosimi, and members of his critically acclaimed Afro-beat Orchestra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular collaboration has been bubbling away for a few years now, teasing audience expectations with a handful of sold out shows each year in between both bands busy schedules. Featuring the two pianos of Kishon Khan and Dele Sosimi – Cuban percussionists\/vocalists Geraldo De Armas (Yoruba Andabo), Oreste Noda (Ariwo), Javier Camilo (Ibrahim Ferrer) - a horn section led by Justin Thurgur (Bellowhead) featuring Yelfris Valdes (Sierra Maestra) and Graeme Flowers (Kyle Eastwood) to name a few – this is an All-star cast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKishon Khan's Lokkhi Terra have over a number of years now been quietly establishing themselves as one of London's more unusual heavyweight outfits, described as \"Stunning Headliners… A majestic multi-cultural blend of sounds… effortlessly builds bridges between rolling Indian raga rhythms, Afro-Cuban grooves, Acid Jazz\/funk and free flowing improvisation\" (Timeout London). Included amongst the band members are London's top Cuban musicians, adding their infectious rich musical history to the city's melting pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the band wanted to explore Cuban links with another of their favourite traditions, Afrobeat, who better to bring in then one of the Afrobeat originators – maestro Dele Sosimi – \"Sosimi creates some of the most bewitching grooves in modern African music\" E Jazz News.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together two Yoruba speaking musics - with different accents, from different sides of the Atlantic - Havana meets Lagos in London – A Cuban-Afrobeat-Experience. CUBAFROBEAT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Funkiwala","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50417037181259,"sku":"1113195","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50417036853579,"sku":"1113197","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50417036984651,"sku":"1113196","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f30b15c2-45f4-465f-8b6c-52f8844a12d8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726714589","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/cubafrobeat","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}