Encompassing a wide variety of sounds including traditional African and Arab folk, reggae and dub-step, hip-hop and new cumbia, the SF based Stronghold Sound presents its first in a line of releases, The Audio Refuge Compilation. Each track is both experiment and firm step in a direction that this group of global artists is putting forth to lovers of tradition and the dance floor.
Among the tracks on the release are a handful featuring the talented Alpha Oumar ‘Bongo’ Sidibe [Guinea] and his blend of Manding Roots and Afrobeat rhythms played by the solid Wontanara Revolution. Gnawa Kronik [Tim A. Fuson, Ahmed Khouja] put forth a couple tracks exploring the Saharan musical tradition along side renown musician and imaam, Yassir Chadly [Morocco]. North-African groove band, The Dunes, gets a horn remix courtesy of dub Snakkr, who also puts forward a few grimey audio treats of his own including a couple featuring the lyrical skills of Iggy Mon [Trinidad]. Well known Bay Area dj/producer, Juan Data [Argentina], gets a debut of his new project, Bondi Blaster, which includes some bass heavy cumbia numbers featuring salivating vocals by the lovely Tamara as well as tight rhymes by emcees Nes [Mexico] and Ephniko Dialecto [Guatemala]. Other unique tunes include an oud-funk number featuring the multi-talented Excentrik [Palestine], as well as a mellow and sweet soul inspired tune by Iamani I Ameni. To top things off is a stellar lyrical performance by Gift of Gab [Blackaliscious] as he’s backed up by a fresh blend of beats, Ngoni strings, organ and sensuous vocals.
Working with Gnawa, Cumbia, Oud, Reggae and West-African rhythms, the compilation gives a road map to where this eclectic label plans on going.
For more information about the label or each of the artists visit: www.strongholdsound.com
Or contact:
Ahmed Khouja: (510) 409 3787 – ahmed@strongholdsound.com
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1. Bongo, Black Nature & Karamo Susso: Jah Protect My People
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2. Wontanara Revolution: Sabu Fanye
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3. Gnawa Kronik feat. Yassir Chady: Waynkoum Ya Reejal
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4. Gnawa Kronik feat. Nils Bultmann: Sahrawi Swing
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5. Wontanara Revolution feat. Nils Bultmann: Farafina Massaya
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6. The Dunes & dub Snakkr: Bab Manara (horn dub)
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8. dub Snakkr & Iggy Mon: Gun Play
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9. Bondi Blaster feat. Ephniko & Nes: Cumbia Nena
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10. Bondi Blaster feat. Tami: Salchichón Primavera
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11. dub Snakkr & Iggy Mon: Eat The Beat
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13. dub Snakkr & Ephniko: I got to be Free
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15. Beat Fola: Galaire a Conakry
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16. Iamani I. Ameni: Please Don’t be Broken
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