Makumbala, by M.A.K.U

Makumbala

by M.A.K.U

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Shaggy Maggot Another band I discovered through NPR GlobalFest coverage (2012).

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MAKUMBALA is an idependently produced album. WE HAVE SOLD -OUT our LIMITED EDITION of 350 Makumbala Vinyls! BUT, YOU CAN STILL GET IT here DIGITALLY with its 9 tracks! ENJOY! And spread the word, tell your friends family and co-workers about the album or that special song you love! Thanks for supporting M.A.K.U. Check out our website as well: www.makusoundsystem.com

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1.	Pow! (intro) Fire 06:30	info	buy track
2.	Naga Pedale 05:20	info	buy track
3.	Canto Negro 08:26	info	buy track
4.	Atentos 03:42	info	buy track
5.	Esclavo Moderno 04:07	info	buy track
6.	Si Las Balas 06:05		buy track
7.	El Pueblo 08:13	info	buy track
8.	Oda Al Sonido 08:47	info	buy track
9.	Palo 04:33	info	buy track

about

Recorded live with bleeding mics, choosing the best of three takes. Recorded and mastered at Soundworks recording Studio by Kamilo Kratc. Mixed by Felipe Quiroz at the Sonic Arts Center of the City College of New York.

M.A.K.U is:
Andres Jimenez - Drums & horn arrangements
Camilo Rodriguez - Guitar & horn arrangements
Felipe Quiroz - Synthesizer
Juan Ospina - Bass & vocals
Lana Baja - Vocals & Percussion
Leticia ElNaggar - Clarinet & tenor sax
Robert Stringer - Trombone
Viviana Benitez - Booking & management

credits

released December 10, 2011

PRODUCTION OF THIS ALBUM MADE POSSIBLE BY:
*Adam Caplan
*Erika Gomez
*Aditya Naik

ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
-Eder Muniz - Graffiti (front cover)
-Lana Baja - Mural (back cover)
-Juan Ospina & Viviana Benitez - Label design & concept

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M.A.K.U New York, New York

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discography

5 Fuegos

Jul 2018
The Mix

Jan 2017
M.N.D.

Nov 2012
Makumbala

Dec 2011
Vamos Bien

Aug 2010

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