2014 release from rule-breaker, tastemaker and trendsetter Claudio Passavanti, the mastermind behind Sunlightsquare, who returns with his usual style, panache and grace. Recorded in both Havana and London, KING YORUBA features the sophisticated and unique vocal styling of Cuban Javier Valera on the fantastic 'Afro Boogie Super Hombre'. The album's huge and exciting brass intricacies are coupled with skilful percussion and the production values that you have come to expect from Sunlightsquare. The Latin-American and Afro-Caribbean influences are here for all to see and experience, a truly eclectic venture KING YORUBA will take you to places you never thought possible.
Ernesto Simpson - African Percussion, Drums
Claudio Passavanti - Arranger, Bass (Electric), Composer, Keyboards, Mastering, Mixing, Producer, Vocals (Background)
Davide Mantovani - Bass (Acoustic)
Yaimiel "Derecho" Estevez Chirino - Bata, Coros
Yenier "El Surdo" Estevez Chirino - Bata
Jose Del Pilar Suarez Entensa - Bata
Yoel Zulueta Lopez - Bata
Javier Pina Marquez - Bata
Norberto Zamora Martinez - Bata
Francisco Maceo Rodriguez - Bata
Lazaro "Tony" Antonio RodrÃguez - Bongos, Campana, Guiro, Percussion, Vocals
Joaquin Garcia Mejias - Coro
Johnny Morin - Coro
Javier Marfil Valera - Coro
Giovanni Imparato - Coros, Percussion, Soloist, Tumbadora, Vocals (Background)
Javier "Lekiam" Michael Aguilar Guerrero - Coros, Quinto
Santiago "Angelito" Gonzalez Abreu - Coros
Eloy David Mora Argudin - Coros
Andrea Gigante - Coros
Katia "La China" Lopez Jiminez - Coros
Gerardo Palumbo - Coros
Daniela Isabel Quintar Perez - Coros
Giulio Perizzolo - Coros
Dario Zema - Coros