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Afrorleans

from Endless Summer EP by Alma Negra

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  • HEIST024 - Vinyl EP
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Its safe to say this release marks Heists most international endeavor so far: next up weve got Alma Negra, 4 guys with roots in Portugal, Cabo Verde, Italy and Spain, hailing from Switzerland. Theyre putting out an African influenced EP with German Detroit afficionado Soulphiction involved for a remix.
    Afro lovers will probably know Alma Negra because of their great work on Highlife, Sofrito or Basic Fingers and weve been in touch with them for a long time to make this release happen. Their 3 originals are a great showcase of their skills; blending traditional African music with contemporary house and techno.
    Afrorleans is a track with Felas footprint all over it. They serve a lovely Rhodes jam over a classic Nigerian afrobeat, subtly supported by sparse electronic percussion giving room for the keys and afro drums to really shine. Meanwhile Luanda dub is another beast altogether. As a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Lamento style from Luanda, this track is a gloomy techno workout with some killer bottom end, getting nice and trippy with dubbed out guitars, spacey vocals and tribal percussion.
    On the flip, weve got both versions of Endless summer, closing the EP on a light and mellow note. Almas original leans heavy on indeed "endless summer-y" Rhodes keys, filtered wahwahs and African chants. Soulphiction does well in keeping the cheery vibe alive, but adds some serious grunts with his percussion and a killer bassline.
    With these fantastic guys as our second release of this year, and knowing what is still to come, Im sure all of you will keep on listening to anything we send your way. Thanks for doing so.

    Your Sincerely,
    Maarten & Lars.

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from Endless Summer EP, track released May 8, 2017
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Alma Negra Basel, Switzerland

Formed in Basel obsessive diggers, DJs their varied backgrounds and passion for latin sounds and rhythms makes for a unique club experience.
Their love of percussion has seen their music, but with so many influences between them this would barely scratch the surface of what they can do.
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