Combo Lulo 'Neotropic Dream' LP

special recommendation: rocksteady meets cumbia meets dub meets boogaloo... ltd. edition US import!
What do you get when you blend a reverential take on the diverse canon of popular Caribbean music with an all-star cast of seasoned studio musicians from the heart of Brooklyn? The answer lies in Combo Lulo's much anticipated debut studio long-player, Neotropic Dream. The group takes its influence from the deep musical heritage of New York's cultural pedigree, especially the heyday of the city's Caribbean record distribution industry — a culture of music that still bubbles today in the crevices of the city's independent neighborhoods and record communities
Whether it's cumbia gone rock steady, or reggae gone chicha, or vocal vs. version, there's a little something for everybody on here, depending on where you drop the needle. With splendid original compositions and horn arrangements from band leader Mike Sarason and saxophonist Anant Pradhan, respectively, Combo Lulo is quickly proving themselves to be a powerhouse of the highest caliber...>br>
Tracklist:
A1 Port Antonio
A2 Cumbia Fabulosa
A3 Escuchen A Mamá
A4 Para Mancini
A5 Candela
B1 Culebra Mentirosa
B2 Enter The Nethermead
B3 Rocking Harmony
B4 Hudsonica