Audio: Bola 'Makamiba' (Lamin Fofana Remix)

Audio: Bola 'Makamiba' (Lamin Fofana Remix)


Lamin Fofana twists up a jolting, miminal remix of Ghanaian kologo player Bola's "Makamiba." Experimental percussion and bubble loops abound as Lamin only subtly allows Bola's original kologo and vocals to reach the surface for air. The track can be found on Bola Remixes, out now via Awesome Tapes From Africa. Read OKP editor-in-chief Eddie STATS Fader piece on Bola. Stream Lamin's "Makamiba" remix below.

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