Orquesta Akokan Orquesta Akokan 2011-12-19 ' pressed on exclusive gold

' pressed on exclusive gold vinyl

A red-headed woodpecker

and has a similar rough-edged charm

usually including non-album tracks on their B-sides

Orquesta Akokan Orquesta Akokan 2011-12-19 ' pressed on exclusive goldAkokn 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 Akokn feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist Jos Pepito Gmez, Orquesta Akokn 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 Havanas