La Banda del Panda – A la Fresca (Kasba Music, 2013)
A la Fresca was released in 2013 by a lively Barcelona band called La Banda del Panda. They mix pop, Catalan rumba, cumbia, and reggae beats. Vocals are in Spanish, Catalan and French.
The rumba and flamenco-rooted pieces are the highlights of the album.
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.