Breaking far and away from the “Latin” stereotype, Jose Conde has made 3 exciting and different, widely acclaimed albums that are globally eclectic, lyrically eccentric, unpredictable, and funky! His recently released first solo album reached #3 on the CMJ New World chart and stayed 10 weeks in the Top 5. With diverse influences and colors from South Africa to Brazil to Peru, and rootsy rhythms and humor undeniably and soulfully Cuban, yet uniquely Conde, the eponymous record is a significant departure evolved from his previous two, award winning, and much licensed cds under the guise of Jose Conde y Ola Fresca: the 2008 Independent Music Awards Best Latin Album REVOLUCION (Mr Bongo UK 2007), and AY! QUE RICO (PIPIKI RECORDS 2004).
Jose Conde is from Miami, via Chicago, by way of Cuba. It’s called being an immigrant, or in his case, the son of immigrants, and it makes for the tastiest of stews.
Here you can listen to his two different projects - Nu Latin Groovewhich is his latest project that highlights Jose’s more eclectic, eccentric, world groove sound with a strong cuban undertone; andOla Fresca which features his more traditional cuban son/salsa influences.
#3 CMJ – NEW WORLD MUSIC / 10 Weeks in TOP 5
“Far reaching musicality! “One of the best albums of the year!”
Inside World Music – Matthew Forss
“Fine Album!”Huffington Post – Derek Beres
“Conde attempts to blend Latin music of all kinds into one, coherent sound. And he succeeds!” New Haven Register – J Fenster
