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Ondatrópic­a Baile Bucanero

Soundway Records

- Tom Jones

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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