Agua Larga: Traditional & Imaginary Cimarron Music is a unique ethnomusicological journey crafted by French sound artists Chloé Despax and Félix Blume. Drawing from the rich oral traditions of the Afro-Ecuadorian communities in Esmeraldas province, the album fuses evocative field recordings with elements of local folk song and everyday soundscapes. The result is a vibrant tapestry that brings listeners deep into the heart of a rarely documented musical world.
What sets this release apart is its thoughtful exploration of water’s cultural significance, intertwining themes from Esmeraldas’ history with contemporary life. From heartfelt a cappella performances to abstract sonic vignettes, Agua Larga stands as both a tribute and living testimony to an underrepresented culture—making it a fascinating listen for explorers of global sound and tradition.
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TRACKS
1. Jakson Ayovi - Mamita
01. Mamita
2. Juegos En El Río
02. Juegos en el rio
3. Amada Cortés - Cimarrona
03. Cimarrona
4. Martin Ayovi y el grupo Trinidad - Navega Y Navega
04. Navega y Navega
5. Benjamin Vanegas Loor y Bleidis Yareni Prado - Agua Larga
05. Agua Larga
6. Dalia Caicedo - Rezos
06. Rezos
7. Alicia Mina - Canto Fúnebre
07. Canto Fu´nebre
8. ¡Ay Carajo!
08. ¡Ay Carajo!
9. Amanecer
09. Amanecer
10. Caramba
11. El Muelle
12. En la ciudad con los Cucuruchos
13. Torbellino
14. Chloé Despax, Felix Blume – Agua Larga: Traditional & Imaginary Cimarron Music (LP+CD) – Soundohm Agua Larga offers an immersion into the Afro-Ecuadorian culture of the province of Esmeraldas. The authors have captured how music is part of the daily life of the inhabitants, and how it interacts wi… chloé-despax-and-félix-blume-agua-larga-traditional-and-imaginary-cimarron-music Chloé Despax & Félix Blume - Agua Larga: Traditional & Imaginary Cimarron Music -
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