Funny harvest - That day
Various Artists, Space Echo: The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed!
"It wasn’t until I read the BBC coverage of this album that I realized the incredible story behind it was true: In 1968, a cargo ship filled with electronic instruments (like keyboards and Moog synthesizers) traveling from Baltimore to Rio de Janeiro mysteriously disappeared. Months later, it reappeared on Cape Verde, an island off the west coast of Africa. The strange instruments were distributed to schoolchildren and members of the community, and the result was the proliferation of electronic sounds into the musical tradition of the island, which eventually led to a booming groove scene. The 15 tracks on this album are a brilliantly bizarre amalgamation of whiny synths, traditional instruments and Salsa-like rhythms. The stunning double gatefold vinyl is quite a thing to behold, boasting a thick booklet with artist interviews and photos". — Ally-Jane Grossan (Bandcamp) :)
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