Tata Masamba

Ricardo Limvo's Southern California synthesis of salsa and soukous is forging new links in the age-old chain of the Afo-Cuban music tradition. On "Tata Masamba," he joins together the most popular pan-African styles with the Cuban foundation of the Latin Caribbean sound. Lemvo takes these classic styles and lovingly roughs 'em up around the edges and jumps the energy level up a notch to create a fresh hybrid that connects live and direct with the audience. Features special guests Sam Mangwana, Huit Kilos Nseka, Syran M'Benza, Bopol Mansiamina, Andy Abad, Jose "Papo" Rodriguez, Komba Bellow and many others.