Emigrante

Emigrante is the second studio album by the Cuban band Orishas. It was released on 11 June 2002 on Universal Latino, and mixes modern hip-hop with Cuban folk music such as Son and Bolero. The album won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Rap / Hip- Hop Album in 2003 and was also nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best Latin Rock / Alternative Album " nominated.

Background

The musicians lived at the time of the photography in exile in Paris, Milan and Madrid, was recorded the album in Spain and France. The band is dedicated to all immigrants worldwide and dealt with their problems and the lack of rights which are granted to them. Nevertheless, the band Emigrante does not see as a political album. In addition to these topics, the band processed stories from their home and their own experiences that they had made in their new adopted country. Although ignored by most U.S. radio stations were sold by Emigrante in the U.S. alone some 50,000 units.

Reviews

Laut.de says to the album: For lovers of Latin music, this disc is essential, but also the hip-hop heads has a lot to offer " Emigrante ". Has Lisa Hageman of CMJ New Music Report suggests that albums in foreign languages ​​would not necessarily affect the listening experience. It characterizes the music as a blend of the best of Cuban music, in particular the Son, with basic elements of hip-hop such as scratching. The album was " definitely a point landing," perhaps especially because you do not understand the lyrics.

Content

Song List

From Emigrante the songs " Testimonio ," " Mujer " and " Guajiro " was released as a single.