América!

Captured live at Penrose Recorders under Gabriel Roth's direction, AMÉRICA! builds on the classic Mambo foundation that defines Orquesta Akokán's signature sound—fusing Latin soul, boogaloo, and salsa while honouring their Cuban heritage. This fourth album welcomes an exceptional roster of vocalists, including Miriam Elhajli and Carolina Oliveros (Combo Chimbita), who channel the intensity of Celia and La Lupe while exploring deeper terrain: displacement, loss, and the complexities of the immigrant journey.