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Farawané

by Yamäya

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This mesmerising song is a melancholic tale of dishonest and two-faced behaviour fueled by jealousy and comparison. Sung in the beautiful Senegalese language of Wolof, Khadim Sarr's powerful vocals float over delicious syncopated afro-soul grooves intertwined with Ethiopian melodies and jazz solos from Yamäya's five-piece heavyweight horn section.

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released March 17, 2023
Vocals - Khadim Saar
Trombone - Laura Impallomeni
Trumpet - Mickey Ball
Baritone Sax - Greg Sinclair
Tenor Sax - Dan Cartwright
Drums - John Sam
Percussion - Tom Camidge
Bass - Jamie Patterson
Guitar - Luke Rattenbury
Guitar - Jarvis Daniel

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Yamäya London, UK

This collective of talented London/ Brighton based musicians have finely crafted their own distinctly mesmerising sound. Yamäya amalgamate influences from across the great African continent including Afrobeat, Griots and Ethiopiques with modern tinges of dub, hip hop, jazz and beyond. Their intricate grooves are then layered with the inimitable rhythm and harmonic palette of Wolof song and rap. ... more

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