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At the Apollo (Various Artists) (Clear Vinyl

Jaki Liebezeit (brass

George Ockner (violin)

Orquesta Akokan Orquesta Akokan gilmore girls Only a week later whenAkokn is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning from the heart, and indeed, every song on the self titled debut album (Daptone Records) by Orquesta Akokn feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist Jos Pepito Gmez, Orquesta Akokn is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. It features all original music and was cut live to tape over a three day session at Havanas