New York, USA – Samite ‘s latest album, Tunula Eno is out on Triloka/Artemis Records. Ten of the 14 songs on Tunula Eno were written by Samite, the remaining tracks are traditional pieces. Along with Samite’s multi-instrumental contributions (flute, kalimba, marimba, vocals and chants) are Tony Cedras, (keyboard, guitar, backing vocals), David Cullen (guitar and bass), Jeff Haynes (drums and percussion), Dominique Kanza (guitar), Bakithi Kumualo (bass). Mar Gueye (drums), Emma (guitar), Marsha Perry (background vocals and mouth percussion) round out the band on the Tunula Eno sessions.Written and recorded during the last year of his beloved wife Joan’s life, the album is a celebration of that which makes us human: love, loss, endurance, hope. “I am convinced“, says Samite, “that we are all moved by the same desires, needs and emotions, regardless of the language in which those feelings are expressed.”
Portion of the net proceeds from the sale of Tunula Eno will go to Musicians for World Harmony.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
