Space Echo: The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed!Various Artists

• Antonio Sanches – Pinta Manta
• Dionisio Maio – Dia Ja Manche
• Jose Casimiro – Morti Sta Bidjac
• Bana – Pontin & Pontin
• Fany Havest – That Day
• Pedrinho – Odio Sem Valor
• Quirino Do Canto – Mino Di Mama
• Tchiss Lopes – Mundo D'Margura
• Joao Cirilo – Po D'Terra
• Abel Lima – Corre Riba, Corre Baxo
• Os Apolos – Ilyne
• Americo Brito – Sintado Na Pracinha
• Elisio Vieira – Capchona
• Antonio Dos Santos – Djal Bai Si Camin
• Abel Lima – Stebo Cu Anabela

• 1. Antonio Sanches – Pinta Manta
• 2. Dionisio Maio – Dia Ja Manche
• 3. Jose Casimiro – Morti Sta Bidjac
• 4. Bana – Pontin & Pontin
• 5. Fany Havest – That Day
• 6. Pedrinho – Odio Sem Valor
• 7. Quirino Do Canto – Mino Di Mama
• 8. Tchiss Lopes – Mundo D'Margura
• 9. Joao Cirilo – Po D'Terra
• 10. Abel Lima – Corre Riba, Corre Baxo
• 11. Os Apolos – Ilyne
• 12. Americo Brito – Sintado Na Pracinha
• 13. Elisio Vieira – Capchona
• 14. Antonio Dos Santos – Djal Bai Si Camin
• 15. Abel Lima – Stebo Cu Anabela

Analog Africa presents a compilation of dancefloor grooves from Cabo Verde, revealing the mystery behind the island's cosmic synth sound. Located 350 miles off the coast of Western Africa, Cabo Verde (or Cape Verde) is an island country that was first incorporated as an overseas department of Portugal in 1951 before later attaining independence in 1975. This collection captures a vital musical period during the late '70s and early '80s when the introduction of synthesizers facilitated the modernization of local rhythms such as Mornas, Coladeras and the highly-danceable music style called Funaná, which had been banned by the Portuguese colonial rulers until 1975 due to its sensuality.

Another winner from the Analog Africa camp...Highly Recommended!