https://www.rrr.org.au/subscriber-giveaways/ausecuma-beats-dakar-bamakoCloses 24 March 2024, 11 pm
Win a copy of AOTW "Dakar Bamako"
"Dakar Bamako," the third studio album from Melbourne-based Afro-Cuban ensemble Ausecuma Beats, is a vibrant collaboration that brings together fourteen musicians from Melbourne, Dakar, and Bamako. The album celebrates the intense creative energy in these cities, fusing West African highlife, boogie, afrobeat, and funk with contemporary influences from Melbourne's soul, jazz, and dance music scenes.
For this record, bandleader Boubacar Gaye emphasizes the importance of connecting with the band's African heritage, and giving thanks to the teachers and communities that have shaped their music. A diverse range of musicians are featured, including Lamine Faye, Gaye's mentor and bass player, and Tiemoko Koné, a renowned rapper known as "The Lion". Koné verses in the Bambara language carry a message of support for Mali during its political turmoil. It highlights the album's thematic core—a call for cooperation, and a celebration of the unifying power of music and dance.
As always, Ausecuma Beats aims to foster community, raise awareness, and inspire change, positioning the album as both a political and educational work. The band advocates for a more interconnected and empathetic world through their blend of sounds and messages.
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