Roots of Cuban music 

The World

Rhythms from West Africa, as well as rumba can all be heard on Okuté’s self-titled debut album. The band is based in Havana. Marco Werman speaks to lead singer Pedro “Tata” Francisco Almeida Barriel and the album’s producer Jacob Plasse.

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