Batik, by Gabriele Poso

Batik

by Gabriele Poso

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Bob Hill Illicit Grooves Gabriele Poso has appeared many time previously on the playlists of The Illicit Grooves Radio Show and if the track Africa Linda is an indication of how good Batik will be then expect to hear mucho, mucho mas of this album on the show. Great stuff.

npc82 Such a great warm and fun vibe to this album. Every track works perfectly after the next which is rare programming for albums these days. Love it Favorite track: Africa Linda.

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140g vinyl housed in black poly inner bag and 350gsm sleeve.
9 tracks only on the vinyl.
Vinyl Tracklisting:

A1. Batik
A2. Black Sand
A3. Equitoreal
A4. Xango

B1. Suite for Tambores
B2. Africa Linda
B3. Sokere
B4. Kumave
B5. Lime Tree

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1.	Batik 04:52	buy track
2.	Black Sand 05:21	buy track
3.	Equitoreal 04:03	buy track
4.	Xango 04:34	buy track
5.	Suite for Tambores 02:04	buy track
6.	Africa Linda 03:24	buy track
7.	Sokere 03:52	buy track
8.	Goldfish 03:47	buy track
9.	Come Back Home 04:33	buy track
10.	Kumave 04:18	buy track
11.	Lime Tree 04:11	buy track
12.	Sunday Morning 03:01	buy track

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Future Afro-Latin jazz house from Italian master percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Gabriele Poso. The entirely self-produced album features guest vocalists Nailah Porter, Nina Rodriguez, Quetzal Guerrero & Sofia Rollo.

Following a long-term collaborative partnership with Osunlade / Yoruba Records, as well as albums on BBE and Agogo Records, on 'Batik' Poso further develops and matures his sound - exploring his extensive roots in Afro-Cuban percussion, while delving into the realms of jazz and soulful house.

With mixing by renowned Spanish DJ and producer Kiko Navarro, the lead single “Africa Linda” is an up tempo live take on Latin house, featuring American-born soul singer Quetzal Guerrero on vocals.

Much of the album features Poso on not only vocals but many of the instruments - including percussion, guitar and kalimba. A true multi-instrumentalist, Poso found a particular affinity for percussion at a young age, studying in Puerto Rico and Cuba.

In 2008, Poso released his first solo album entitled “From The Genuine World”, produced for Osunlade’s label, Yoruba Records. He went on to release another 3 albums, with labels including BBE Music - garnering acclaim from reviewers and selectors including Gilles Peterson, as well as awards including “Roots Of Soul” winning Best Jazz Independent Production in 2012 (Germany).

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released October 11, 2019

Artwork: Toto De Lorenzis

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Founded in 2002 by English DJ and Producer Miles Cleret, Soundway Records has released a number of critically acclaimed compilation albums and re-issues of African, Caribbean, Latin and Asian music from the 1950s-80s.

Since 2012, the label has also begun to issue original contemporary releases from around the world. ... more

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