far out recordings prŠsentiert nach einer 20-jŠhrigen intensiven suche eine neue arbeit der uruguayischen fusion-legende hugo fattoruso, dem mastermind hinter der legendŠren 70er jazz-funk-formation opa, der u.a. von flying lotus und madlib gesamplet wurde. zusammen mit seinen weltklasse-musikern, darunter den silva-brŸdern und ihrem candombe-drumming, entstand in den sondor studios in montevideo unter seiner musikalischen leitung das brandneue werk barrio opa, eine organische weiterentwicklung des legendŠren opa-sounds aus afro-uruguayischen rhythmen, jazz-harmonien und prŠgnanter funk-attitŸde.

uruguayan music that sheds light on a new path, guarded by candombe & hip hop. an hypnotic, contemporary and ancestral record. to listen from beggining to end, in a trance. include contributions of hugo fattoruso y ruben rada.

reissue / gatefold

in 1986, uruguayan vocalist and musician mariana ingold took the advice of a storied uruguayan composer and musicologist and recorded her first album (todo depende) for the now legendary label ayuí/tacuabé. in the early ’80s, the introduction of the synthesizer fostered an experimental new approach to traditional candombe rhythms. ingold’s influence on the scene looms large. pairing elegant vocals and majestic harmonies with complex arrangements, she pushed the montevideo-specific sound — loosely termed candombe fusion — in new directions and thrived working collaboratively with artists including eduardo mateo, jaime roos, and hugo fattoruso. with the assistance of chris j. morris, left ear records has extracted a collection of tracks that encapsulate this period between 1986-1991, lifting from her albums todo depende, cambio de clima, and haace calor. full liner notes translated in english and spanish with archival photos included.