Neon Colonialismo is the title of the new album by Batida, the Angolan born, Lisbon-raised multimedia artist who is a leading figure of the Afro-electronic scene. Batida works and interacts with radio, music, dance, and visual arts.
As with most of Batida’s work, it’s challenging, intended to be danced to and to think to. Colonialism seems to be (literally) a centerpiece, both from visual and thematic viewpoints.
The album’s ten tracks use real instrumentation and electronics, alternate between vocal and instrumental songs, and touch upon several musical genres, from afro dancefloor music to kazucuta to semba house.
Neon Colonialismo features his old-time friend Ikonoklasta, as well as an impressive list of guests from Angola, Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde and the UK. By order of appearance: DJ Satelite, Bonga, Mayra Andrade, Poté, Nástio Mosquito, DJ Dolores, Octa Push, Lia de Itamaracá, Mário Lúcio, Botto Trindade, Pedro da Linha, João Morgado and Branko.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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