Album artwork for Orquesta Akokan by Orquesta Akokan

Orquesta Akokan's self-titled album available here on Muted Transparent Green Colored Vinyl.

Akokán is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning “from the heart,” and indeed, every song on the self-titled debut album (Daptone Records) by Orquesta Akokán feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez, Orquesta Akokán is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. It features all-original music and was cut live to tape over a three-day session at Havana’s hallowed state-run Estudios Areito. Areito is one of the longest operating studios in the world and where important Cuban records have been made. The album was produced by Jacob Plasse and arranged by Mike Eckroth.

LP+ - Muted transparent green colored vinyl. 24pt gatefold jacket, includes download code.

CD - Standard CD.

Orquesta Akokan

Orquesta Akokan

Daptone
Album artwork for Orquesta Akokan by Orquesta Akokan
CD

$14.99

Released 03/30/2018Catalog Number

CD-DAPT-052

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Orquesta Akokan

Orquesta Akokan

Daptone
Album artwork for Orquesta Akokan by Orquesta Akokan
CD

$14.99

Released 03/30/2018Catalog Number

CD-DAPT-052

Learn more

Orquesta Akokan's self-titled album available here on Muted Transparent Green Colored Vinyl.

Akokán is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning “from the heart,” and indeed, every song on the self-titled debut album (Daptone Records) by Orquesta Akokán feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez, Orquesta Akokán is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. It features all-original music and was cut live to tape over a three-day session at Havana’s hallowed state-run Estudios Areito. Areito is one of the longest operating studios in the world and where important Cuban records have been made. The album was produced by Jacob Plasse and arranged by Mike Eckroth.

LP+ - Muted transparent green colored vinyl. 24pt gatefold jacket, includes download code.

CD - Standard CD.