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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    Orquesta Akokán

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    PlaylistsHand-Picked MusicIndie / Alt
    Orquesta Akokán is a deeply soulful mambo ensemble straight out of Cuba. Signed to famed Brooklyn label Daptone Records, the band’s high energy music is both thrilling and timeless.
    Orquesta Akokán is a deeply soulful mambo ensemble straight out of Cuba. Signed to famed Brooklyn label Daptone Records, the band’s high energy music is both thrilling and timeless.
    Sep 6, 2018

    Orquesta Akokán is a deeply soulful mambo ensemble straight out of Cuba. Signed to famed Brooklyn label Daptone Records, the band’s high energy music is both thrilling and timeless.

    Musicians:Jose “Pepito” Gomez – Lead VocalsCesar Lopez – Alto Saxophone / FluteJamil Schery – Tenor SaxophoneEvaristo Denis – Baritone SaxophoneHarold Madrigal – TrumpetReinaldo “Molote” Melian – TrumpetYoandy Argudin – TromboneJacob Plasse – Tres Guitar/ ProducerMichael Eckroth – Piano / ComposerDavid Faya – BassRoberto Jr Vizcaino Torre – Percussion (Conga)Reinier Mendoza – Percussion (Bongo)

    Technical support:Mario Diaz – Recording EngineerDanya Bloom – Sound Intern

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        Jason Bentley

        Host, Metropolis

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        Rachel Reynolds

        Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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