Rise & Shine

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Cumbancha
World | Mar 2010

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2010-03-16
This group met in a refugee camp and have truly turned tragedy to triumph. This is their second release and is full of life, energy, and delicious music. Here they are influenced by reggae, New Orleans, and the sounds of the islands w/a hint of Afro funk & soukous. Featuring great vocals, some very cool guitars & catchy tunes. Play it all.

1. Warm and lively wiggle, mid/upbeat w/great guitars & vocals.
2. Midtempo reggae, a cool drive w/a powerful message.
3. Voices against light percussion. Upbeat, driving, very cool.
4. Horn-driven reggae w/a strong thread of Afro funk. Mid/up.
5. Steel horns in a relaxed island sway w/powerful vocals.
6. Big, brassy reggae groove w/a relaxed head-nod.
7. Upbeat and energetic booty shaker. Fast, fiery, and so good.
8. Call-response, percussion gets crazy fast. Wicked! Applause at end.
9. Upbeat horn-filled reggae. Fun.
10. Relaxed and midtempo reggae love song. Sweet.
11. Bright midtempo African satire about food shortages. Cool.
12. A capella opens to up reggae w/ cool growling vox.
13. Bird calls, drums, village noises, then warm reggae w/a recorded live sound.

Recent airplay

Dununya, Living Stone
The Acupuncture HourJan 05, 2019
Jah Mercy, Dununya
Nowhere LocalDec 22, 2018
Tamagbondorsu, Muloma
Tamagbondorsu
At the Cafe BohemianFeb 01, 2017
Tamagbondorsu, Tamagbondorsu
At the Cafe BohemianJan 11, 2017
Oruwiebie Magazine Bobo Medley, Tamagbondorsu
Global WarmingSep 09, 2014

Charting

2010-03-21 — 2010-05-23 Reggae/World
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Track listing

1. Muloma
2. Global Threat
3. Oruwiebie Magazine Bobo Medley
4. Living Stone
5. Dununya
6. Jah Mercy
7. Tamagbondorsu
8. Bute Vange
9. Jah Come Down
10. Bend Down The Corner
11. Goat Smoke Pipe
12. Gbrr Mani
13. Watching All Your Ways