Mobila’s flute playing was an integral part of nights at Yandoumbe, as he rose at two in the morning to play the ute while wandering through the village. His death just after the shooting of OKA! signals the end of an ancient tradition.
credits
from OKA!,
released December 31, 2011
Producer: Chris Berry • Flute Player: Mobila • Shaker and Mbira: Chris Berry • Recorded by Louis Sarno
Joined by musicians from Venezuela, London, and Paris, the bassist creates a vibrant picture of Venezuela’s musical landscape, and the people and communities that keep it alive. Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 22, 2020