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“Desde Tokio” is the second album by AFRO URBANITY, a self-produced band that beautifully combines Afro-Cuban music and Japanese music culture. As a fusion of these two distinct styles, the album takes listeners on a captivating musical journey “from Tokyo to the world.” With a plethora of catchy and diverse elements, the enchanting melodies forge connections between Japan, Cuba, and Africa.
AFRO URBANITY consists of talented musicians who collectively bring their creative prowess to the album. Michiko Abe showcases her exceptional skills in composition, arrangement, and programming, while Nana Cantarina contributes her talents in composing, writing lyrics, vocals, and chorus arrangement. Hiromichi Tsugaki expertly handles the keyboard, Tetsuo Koizumi lays down mesmerizing bass lines, and Issei Yoshiba adds vibrant timbales and small percussions to the mix. Juasa Kanoh skillfully handles the drums, Kouta Seki provides an energizing rhythm with his congas, bata drums, chekere, small percussions, and vocal contributions.
The album also features incredible collaborations with other notable artists. Jeffrey Daniel lends his captivating voice on one of the tracks, while Kenji Endo adds the ethereal sounds of the bamboo flute (Shakuhachi) to another. CHAKA STRING QUARTET’s mesmerizing violin melodies grace the sixth track, and Risabura Matsuki on trumpet, Tomohisa Ishikawa on trombone, and Yuuta Ishii on saxophone elevate the experience of tracks 7 and 9. The album achieves a seamless sound thanks to the meticulous mixing by Michiko Abe and masterful mastering by Osamu Igarashi. Recorded at renowned studios such as Teddytachi Music Studio, NS Records Japan, Crunch Studio, Studio Leda, and HOMURA SOUND, “Desde Tokio” is a true masterpiece of art, beautifully complemented by Nana Cantarina’s stunning artwork design.
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