Indonesian instrumental trio BABON makes a striking debut with Tropical Desert, a genre-defying record released on Wonderwheel Recordings that draws deeply from the roots of traditional Indonesian music. By deconstructing the rich textures of Keroncong and Dangdut, the trio crafts a sound that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly adventurous, bridging cultures and continents with remarkable confidence.
The album weaves together an eclectic tapestry of influences — Spaghetti Western composers like Piero Umiliani and Henry Mancini, Latin grooves, Afro-funk, Middle Eastern melodies, and the soul-funk warmth of artists like Menahan Street Band — into something entirely their own. Largely instrumental, the record reaches an emotional peak with "Pesan dari Gurun," its sole vocal track, offering a moment of intimate storytelling amid the sweeping, cinematic landscape BABON so expertly constructs throughout.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Wonderwheel Recordings
- Genre: Latin, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 07/31/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Bubuka
A2. Cacti Traveler
A3. Wolter Waltz
A4. Heat
A5. Big Cat Small Jungle
B1. Pesan Dari Gurun
B2. Sawduzt
B3. Tobacco Country
B4. The Chase
B5. Mirage
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