Likambo Te by Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
The new release by Chicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l features a mix of African jazz, rumba, and an unprecedented track of orchestral soukous.
The band is at its full strength, with vocals are contributed by Congolese legend Samba Mapangala, and Zambian roots musician Mathew Tembo.
Tracklist
| 1. | Zambiri | 5:11 |
| 2. | Likambo Te (No More Problems) | 6:05 |
| 3. | La Balance | 6:26 |
| 4. | Taxi Drivers | 4:04 |
| 5. | Asira Ni Asara | 5:33 |
| 6. | Mokili | 7:29 |
| 7. | Ashabinda (Hunters) | 7:08 |
| 8. | Lala Salaam | 6:49 |
Credits
released February 2, 2024
Nathaniel Braddock: electric guitar, backing vocals
Antonio Carella: electric guitar
Samba Mapangala: vocals on tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8
Makaya McCraven: drum set
Joshua Ramos: bass guitar
Mathew Tembo: vocals on tracks 1 and 7
Greg Ward: alto saxophone, backing vocals
Recorded by Manny Sanchez at IV Lab, Chicago
Produced by Nathaniel Braddock
Mastered at SAE
Cover painting by George Liebert
Photograph by Kate Joyce and Jim Newberry
All songs written by Occidental Brothers
All songs published by Nsango Nini Songs
Nathaniel Braddock: electric guitar, backing vocals
Antonio Carella: electric guitar
Samba Mapangala: vocals on tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8
Makaya McCraven: drum set
Joshua Ramos: bass guitar
Mathew Tembo: vocals on tracks 1 and 7
Greg Ward: alto saxophone, backing vocals
Recorded by Manny Sanchez at IV Lab, Chicago
Produced by Nathaniel Braddock
Mastered at SAE
Cover painting by George Liebert
Photograph by Kate Joyce and Jim Newberry
All songs written by Occidental Brothers
All songs published by Nsango Nini Songs
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The Occidental Brothers’ blend of high-energy soukous, rootsy Ghananian Highlife and African Jazz conjures sounds of the golden age of the African guitar band and has made them favorites of of music critics and devotees of the style.
The band has performed at the Pitchfork Festival, GlobalFest, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Montreal and Vancouver Jazz Festivals.