Label: Bacalao
Artist: Bosq (ft. Kaleta)
Format: Vinyl
Cat. Number: BAC 003
EP Title: Vinyl
Release Date: April 24th, 2020
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The third release on Bosq’s own Bacalao label follows up the acclaimed Rumbero 45 released at the end of 2019 with Colombian favorite, Nidia Gongora. “Wake Up” takes the reins and expands the focus, with the 4 track 12” focusing on the musical intersections between Colombia, West Africa and vintage styles born in the United States like Disco, Funk & Jazz.
Featured twice on the record is Benin born vocalist & guitarist Kaleta. Currently residing in New York City, Kaleta grew up soaking in the sounds of fellow Beninese funk pioneers Orchestra PolyRhythmo before moving to Nigeria and playing in seminal bands like Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 and alongside King Sunny Ade. His call and response vocals delivered in a mix of Yoruba and English, take the synth & horn-driven “Wake Up” to an ecstatic level of dancefloor-ready elation.