Title: Ghetto Kumbé
Artist: Ghetto Kumbé
Label: ZZK Records
Format: CD, LP, Digital
Release Date: July 31, 2020
Hailing from Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the threesome of Ghetto Kumbé infuse the traditional music of their home with futuristic electronic touches. The group’s self-titled debut album, released on Latin American electronic label ZZK, chronicles a tale of love, loss, and revolution.
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Title: Hornē Electric Band
Artist: Hornē Electric Band
Label: Ropeadope
Formats: CD, Digital
Release Date: September 27th, 2019
Hailing from New York City, The Hornē Electric Band is a modern funk group that combines funk, jazz, and soul with modern music technology. According to their website bio, they “integrate current electronics soundscapes with horn-section-centric arrangements.” Their self-titled debut album is full of witty band humor and, like with all great funk albums, a groove that lives around “the one.” The rhythm section features bassist/producer Massimo Biolcati, drummer Corey Rawls, and vibraphonist/malletkat Tyler Blanton, who also provides midi electronics. Heading up the horn section is Wayne Tucker on trumpet and Yacine Boulares on tenor sax, as well as the Snarky Puppy team of Mike Maher (trumpet) and Chris Bullock (tenor sax). Continue reading