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Hijas del Sol
Kchaba (Nube Negra)

The third album by the singing duo Hijas del Sol (sisters of the sun) is a very cheerful and 'African' album, even though it has more songs in Spanish than any other. Exceptional musicians from Equatorial Guinea like Pablo Tarifa, David Owono, Alex Ikot and Chery Malé seek out the traditional musical base of their home region (Sibeba), then open up to others styles from the African continent and Europe. They run from roots to pop, never losing the core sound of two great voices in harmony.

Hijas del Sol translates from the Spanish as "daugther of the sun" and this vocal duo packages into song a vibrant, tropical beach festival. Kchaba, their third recording , is a tribute to Afro-Pop legend Fela Kuti. In turning to the sounds of this rock star rooted in Africa traditions, they incorporate much more electrical instrumentation than previous recordings. None of this dilutes the impact that has continually placed their music on the European World Music charts. Indeed, this Afro-beat chapter in the discography of the pair from Equatorial Guinea will remain a bright example of their capabilities. - Tom Schulte, August 2000

Press from the record label:
Kchaba is the third album by Hijas del Sol, the most personal and the the most mature. Kchaba reflects a very special moment in time for the duo who are looking out upon a very generous horizon without renounciong a single iota of the past. Kchaba is a very cheerful and African album, eventhough has more songs in Spanish than any other. Exceptional musicians has collaboratted in this last album, and finally, musicians from Equatorial Guinea like Pablo Tarifa, David Owono, Alex Ikot and Chery Malé. The compenetration between them and the musical producer, Alberto Gambino, has been very solid, which is reflected in the final result of the album eventhough there was an evident variety of styles, arregentments and languages. First of all, they wanted to expose the traditional musical bases of their region of origin ( Sibeba ), later, they oppened up to others styles from the African continent ( Kottó) and now they do as they please: Kchaba.

They even have enough energy to lay down an afro-beat on Grito libre or attack a solid pop ballad like El viajero. Kchaba, best folk album 2000 Villa de Madrid awards.

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