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Havana Meets Kingston - a teaser -- for now

 
np 2017-01-05 21:07:36 

Coming to you soon -- an album --
Havana Meets Kingston. See HMK

A little blurb from FB ---

We are proud to present to you the first video teaser for the forthcoming #havanameetskingston album

So many great artists, so much incredible music & moments!

Featured tracks in this video:

* 'Carnival' feat. Randy Valentine & Solis
* 'Chan Chan' feat. Maikel Ante, Félix Baloy, El Raspa & Solis
* '410 San Miguel' feat. Ernest Ranglin
* 'Dubwise' feat. Prince Alla & France Nooks

www.havanameetskingston.com
www.mistasavona.com

HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON: The Album & Documentary

Australia’s leading reggae and dancehall producer and accomplished pianist, Mista Savona (aka Jake Savona), has gathered some of Cuba and Jamaica’s most influential musicians in the one recording studio to create a world first album.

Despite their huge respective global appeal and geographical proximity, there has never been a full length album that unites the unique sounds of both Jamaican and Cuban music - till now. This is a truly groundbreaking record and project that honours both islands' incredible musical foundations and legacies while inspiring and creating something entirely new. Drawing from the styles the islands are best known for - roots reggae, dub and dancehall on one hand and son, salsa, rumba and Afro-Cuban on the other - 'Havana Meets Kingston' sees an incredible team of musicians come together to bend and twist genres effortlessly, and the results are exceptional.

Savona's main intention is to bring Jamaican soundsystem and bass culture together with Cuba's electrifying and virtuosic Afro-Cuban and jazz traditions, and this is where the album excels and is unique in musical history. Energetic and passionate vocals in Spanish, English and Jamaican patois twist and turn over the distinctly Cuban rhythms and melodies, while the deep basslines that Jamaica is best known for pulse underneath, unifying the music of both cultures and creating something fresh, bold and exciting.

'Havana Meets Kingston' brings together established and emerging Cuban and Jamaican musicians in an album of mostly original songs, as well as covers of classic Cuban material. The main recording sessions took place over 10 days in June 2015 at the famous Egrem Studio in Havana, Cuba. Savona personally flew seven Jamaicans into Havana for these sessions, including Sly & Robbie and Bongo Herman among other greats. Since this time he has travelled to Jamaica, Cuba and the UK numerous times to complete the recordings. The calibre of artists on this two part album project speaks volumes.

The first single 'Carnival' feat. Randy Valentine & SOLIS will be available from January 23.

The full album is due for release in April 2017.


A little YouTube preview --hmk

 
XFactor 2017-01-05 21:40:11 

In reply to np

"Havana Meets Kingston" - That title in itself sounds captivating. Looking forward to the release.

 
Chrissy 2017-01-06 04:06:11 

In reply to np

Should be great

 
JohnBull 2017-01-06 09:14:11 

In reply to Chrissy and np

BOUND to be great...!

Thanks for the 411, np!

 
pelon 2017-01-06 09:24:51 

In reply to np

Bro, sounding superb. Exciting project - that album is automatic buy.

Cuba rhythm is hypnotic. Cheers and best in 2017

Music, when it hit you feel no pain.

 
np 2017-01-06 16:15:26 

Folks - sorry about the first link --- I was sending from my phone ... it works now - see the album cover.

A cousin of mine who is the LA/West Coast boss for JTB went to Cuba (for her very first time to do some marketng work around this production, and gave me a little preview. Yes this should be a good vibe and foundation for future collabs!!

 
openning 2017-01-06 17:12:45 

In reply to pelon

Bro, that music got me on the floor, doing my Cuban Salsa.
Love it.

 
Curtis 2017-01-06 19:34:07 

In reply to np

Glad to see a project like this. Everytime I have gone there (Cuba) I am itching to bring a reggae groove but they were resistant and proud of their rhythms and holding tight. I attributed that to lack of exposure to the BIG music from Yard.

 
Headley 2017-01-06 20:28:55 

In reply to np

Good talent, good vibes and good timing = good music. big grin

Looking forward.

 
ponderiver 2017-01-07 02:38:40 

In reply to np

Caramba!! bout time too my two favourites in a musical fusion cant wait .... thanks for sharing