Ondatrópica Baile Bucanero
Soundway Records
Four years after their inimitable, awardwinning debut album, ground-breaking Colombian outfit Ondatrópica return with their highly anticipated follow-up. Baile Bucanero somehow manages to be even more expressive, diverse and full of life than that immensely joyous debut.
Combining traditional Colombian folklore with insatiable grooves, funky percussion, Calypso, Lapsteel, Salsa, Dancehall, Funk, Dub, Reggae and a whole host of Caribbean flavours, the new record is bursting with colour, energy and personality.
The album includes a huge list of musicians, coming together in a melting pot of tropical sounds and far-flung styles. Celebratory to the last and seemingly created with a total freedom of expression, the entire record is full of energy yet unfurls with a natural and easy going vibe. Long, winding grooves build and build as impassioned vocalists bring swagger and attitude.
Its unmistakable passion is the driving force that makes this record soar. Immensely creative and forwardthinking, it was well worth the wait.
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