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Alsarah & The Nubatones - Ya Watan

Alsarah & The Nubatones Ya Watan

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Discovered by:
Christiana Bartolini
Christiana Bartolini
Published:
Sep 15, 2016
Total plays:
2,705
Saved:
44 times
Sounds like: Zongo Junction, Fela Kuti, Ras_G
Why do we like this?

Alsarah & The Nubatones' single "Ya Watan" is bringing east-African retro-pop to the forefront of indie music.

This deconstructed single is easily dissected with its bellowing drums and deep tones. The vocals demand upright attention and poise. There's a clear mission in this track and it's to be heard and appreciated for traditional African roots, which Alsarah & The Nubatones encapsulate perfectly.

To hear more, click here.

- Christiana Bartolini
Streaming source: http://soundcloud.com/wonderwheel-recordings/alsarah-the-nubatones-ya-watan

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