Ahead of the launch of his debut album ‘The World Of Eshu Dina’ next week, Tim Garcia caught up with cuban trumpeter Yelfris Valdés. They speak about his influences, coming to London and the inspirations behind the album.
Tracklist:
Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – Journey in Satchidananda
Jaubi – Lahore State of Mind (Al Dobson Junior Version)
ILL Considered – Incantation
Brenda Navarette – A Ochún
Tenderlonious – Autumn Leaves
Llorana Records – Cuando Canto Grito
Nubya Garcia – When We Are
Kerem Akdag – Drums Please
James Rudie – Port Funk
Dego & Kaidi – Don’t Put Your Hat Where Your Hand Can’t Reach
Basa Basa – African Soul Power
Ebo Taylor – Mumudey Mumudey (Natureboy Flako Remic)
Yelfris Valdés in conversation
Donald Byrd – Love’s So Far Away
Sierra Meastra Ft. Yelfris Valdes – Suavecito
Yussef Kamaal – Black Focus
Yelfris Valdés – Kusturika
Yelfris Valdés – Grande Oshanla
Yelfris Valdés – El Plan Infinito
Yelfris Valdés – Creation (Jazz FM Live Session)