BABALOLA LEKAN - CD SONGS OF ICON

Popis - SONGS OF ICON:
Lekan Babalola is one of the most extraordinary percussionists in jazz and world music today. He started his career playing in the Yoruba christian church owned by his father, Olayiwola Babalola. As his skills as a master percussionist grew, he was invited to join Gasperlawal in 1980. His career continues with performances with the likes of Fela Kuti, Ernest Ranglin, Roy Ayers, Tony Allen, Branford Marsalis. Pinse Saul, Queen Salawa, Abeni, Axelle Red, Kllb Band, Bola Are, Jean Toussaint, Tessa Souter. 'Songs Of Icon' is an unique recording that draws it's musical influences and inspiration from Santeria, an Afrocuban version of 'IFA'. The album will be a double CD featuring remixes of most of the original songs by the top names in the broken beat/leftfield scene. Thus targeting the world music and dance markets. Remixers include: Mark de Clive Lowe, Afronaut, Misa Negra, IG Culture and Le Pico.