ETHIO-JAZZ / AFRO / HIP-HOP
Following the success of their latest album Visions of Selam, Arat Kilo return with a brand-new release entitled Danama, joined once again by Malian diva Mamani Keita and Mike Ladd, a pioneering figure of Boston’s rap scene.
Blending ethio-jazz, afro-groove, and hip-hop, Arat Kilo’s new album tackles pressing issues such as police brutality, social injustice, and colonial legacy, while promoting optimism, solidarity, and the power of community.
Their sound, carried by the distinctive voices of Mamani Keita and Mike Ladd, moves between depth and celebration. Tracks like “Nahel”, a heartfelt tribute to victims of police violence, and “Nbendia”, a laid-back anthem of relaxation, showcase a rare combination of emotional intensity and danceable energy.
Awards – Visions of Selam:
FFFF Télérama / FIP Selection / Charles Cros World Music Favorite / Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (Grand Prize of the German Record Critics) / France Inter Playlist...
Line-up:
Mamani Keita – vocals
Mike Ladd – vocals
Michael Havard – saxophones, flute, bass clarinet
Fabien Girard – guitars
Samuel Hirsch – bass guitar, synth bass
Gérald Bonnegrace – percussion
Aristide Gonçalves – trumpet, keyboards
Florent Berteau – drums
Booking contact:
Azad Bayoudh
prod@accords-croises.com
+33 (0)1 47 53 62 32 / +33 (0)7 64 02 74 70
Support:
With the support of the SACEM career development program for cultural action.
ADAMI / FCM / CNV / SPEDIDAM
LE BUREAU EXPORT – WOMEX 2019 Showcase
"...un éthio-tonic astucieusement mixé et servi bien frappé, dont les intonations urbaines et festives résonnent d’Addis à Boston."
"Leader incontesté de la scène éthiojazz en France, adoubé par le maître Mulatu Astatke en personne, Arat Kilo continue à tracer sa route avec ce nouvel album. Rythmiques hypnotiques, cuivres enflammés et mélodies irrésistibles, le groupe reste fidèle à l'esprit de la musique venue d'Addis Abeba, mais y apporte des piments variés, grâce à des invités comme la chanteuse malienne Mamani Keita et les rappeurs Mike Ladd et Rocé, qui permettent de contourner l'écueil de la reconstitution muséale."
"Their Ethiopiques Ventroiloquism is pretty much fautless, especially when they are joined by Mulatu Astatke himself"
« ... Arat Kilo forme un des tissages transculturels les plus excitants du moment.. »
