Notes

‘Una Cumbia en Kinshasa.’ From the new album Mapambazuko, this is a collaboration between the Peruvian musician Alejandra Cárdenas—aka Ale Hop—and the Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta. Yes, it’s in the style of Peruvian cumbia music, but with Congolese flavored soukous guitar dappled over the top. Both of them play fierce guitars, so it’s a fun blend of up-tempo kinds of party music, resulting in a harmonious, fresh sound.

—Brendan Hasenstab