Africa Express Presents … Bahidorá (Limited Vinyl 2LP)

"Did you get to Bahidorá Festival in Mexico? Neither did we, but luckily we can now be transported there through this compilation recorded at Bahidorá with the diverse line up of artists who performed. Crossing cultures and genres this comp brings together a fusion of hip hop, Latin pop, traditional African styles and reggaeton. Featuring artists ranging from Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) to Fatoumata Diawara, La Bruja de Texcoco and Poté, this album covers many bases."  
- Flying Out

Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with its latest project, a new album recorded at Bahidorá Festival in Mexico. The 21-track album showcases an exceptional lineup of talent with a groundbreaking fusion of Latin pop, reggaeton, hip hop and traditional African sounds. Featured artists include renowned Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and St. Lucia artist Poté, with contributions from Django Django and Bonobo, alongside some of the best new talent out of Mexico, including Mare Advertencia, La Bruja de Texcoco, Eme Malafe and Luisa Almaguer. By bridging cultural divides and encouraging creative collaboration, this project not only highlights the richness of global music but also provides audiences with an eclectic listening experience. 

Tracklist:

1. Soledad (feat. Damon Albarn, Luisa Almaguer, Nick Zinner, Seye Adelekan, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound)
2. Otim Hop (feat. Otim Alpha, Bootie Brown, K.O.G., Tom Excell)
3. Mi Lado (feat. Alansito Vega, Poté, Mare Advertencia)
4. Seya (feat. Onipa, Fatoumata Diawara, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié)
5. Tayhana (feat. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco)
6. Kuduro (feat. Fatoumata Diawara, Moonchild Sanelly, Tom Excell) 
7. Defiant Ones (feat. Son Rompe Pera, M.anifest, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound)
8. Raise A Glass (feat. Django Django, Mare Advertencia, Seye Adelekan)
9. Ofrenda de Sangre (feat. Luisa Almaguer, Mare Advertencia, Alansito Vega)
10. Chucha (feat. Son Rompe Pera, Joan As Police Woman, Otim Alpha, Abou Diarra, Ophélia Hié, Mélissa Hié, Mexican Institute of Sound) 
11. Quisiera (feat. Luisa Almaguer, Alansito Vega, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman)
12. The Sky Above You (feat. Seye Adelekan, Luisa Almaguer, Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner, Imarhan, Damon Albarn)
13. Dorhan Oullhin (What The Heart Desires) (feat. Imarhan, Damon Albarn)
14. El Niño (feat. Eme Malafe, Los Pream, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié, Joan As Police Woman, Marco Carrion, Alansito Vega)
15. Invocation (feat. Onipa, Jupiter Bokondji, Otim Alpha, Damon Albarn, Joan As Police Woman)
16. Hacernos Así (feat. Luisa Almaguer, Damon Albarn, Seye Adelekan, Nick Zinner, Joan As Police Woman, Mexican Institute of Sound)
17. Frenemies (feat. Hak Baker, Bonobo, Damon Albarn, Otim Alpha, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié)
18. Kelegusta (feat. Tayhana, Otim Alpha, La Bruja de Texcoco)
19. El Diablo y La Bruja (feat. La Bruja de Texcoco, Los Pream)
20. Pánico (Cuelga al DJ) (feat. Mexican Institute of Sound, Damon Albarn, Los Pream, Nick Zinner, Montana Kinunu Ntunu)
21. Adios Amigos (feat. Baba Sissoko, Luisa Almaguer, Joan As Police Woman, Abou Diarra, Mélissa Hié, Ophélia Hié, Yendé Balamba)