{"product_id":"tropical-diaspora-1-by-various","title":"TROPICAL DIASPORA #1","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Diaspora Records® Reclaims Memory with Groundbreaking Vinyl Compilation, Transforming a Legacy of Loss into a Symphony of Survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerlin, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, San Juan, Chicago, Salvador da Bahia, Recife, Olinda, Cali, Madrid, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tropical Diaspora Records® today announces the official release of its inaugural vinyl compilation, a profound musical journey titled simply \u003cem\u003eCompilation #1\u003c\/em\u003e. More than a collection of songs, this record is a powerful act of remembrance, dedicated to the ancestors of the Afro-Diaspora and directly confronting the brutal history of the transatlantic slave trade through a modern lens of resilience and cultural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThe compilation’s central theme draws from the harrowing historical rituals of Ouidah, Benin—a major slave port. Here, enslaved Africans were forced to circle the \"Tree of Forgetfulness\" in a brutal attempt to erase their identity, culture, and history, before being held in lightless barracks known as the \"Zomai\" and passing through the \"Door of No Return.\" This record defiantly inverts that narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eCompilation #1\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the Tree of Forgetfulness into a powerful network of remembrances,\" states the label. \"It gives voice to the daughters and sons of the slave trade. It is a testimony to how enslaved Africans kept their cultures and history alive, giving birth to one of the most amazing cultural experiments of humankind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Global Collective Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing ten tracks from nine independent bands spanning the Americas and Europe, the compilation showcases the vibrant and living evolution of Diasporic music. The artists, hailing from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, the USA, Spain, and Germany, represent the very cultures forged in the crucible of this history. Their sounds—a fusion of Afrobeat, Ska, Cumbia, Folk, and urban rhythms—are the proof of a culture that refused to be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Physical Artifact: A Vessel for Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a transparent vinyl disc, the music is complemented by a comprehensive inner sleeve containing all song lyrics and a poster, making the physical release a complete and immersive experience. It is designed not just to be heard, but to be held and explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Artists \u0026amp; Tracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A: Forgetfulness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eHöröyá (Brazil) – Griot Xamã\u003cbr\u003eLa Rueda (Colombia\/Spain) – El Rurrú\u003cbr\u003eBantunagojêje – Sereno\u003cbr\u003eSka Maria Pastora (Brazil) – Fanfarra Dominicana\u003cbr\u003eEl Santo Golpe (USA) – El Ladrón\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B: No Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBando (Puerto Rico) – Cangrejo\u003cbr\u003eLos Made In Barcelona (Spain) – We are Street\u003cbr\u003eAbeokuta (Brazil) – Mr. Job\u003cbr\u003eHöröyá (Brazil) – Mandin’groove\u003cbr\u003eRiosentí (Germany\/Mex\/Arg) – Canción para Cariño\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropical Diaspora Records® Compilation #1\u003c\/em\u003e was officially released on \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 5, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the Indy Label Market in Paris. The limited-edition transparent vinyl is available through select independent record stores and directly via the label’s online platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDisclaimer: The images shown are for illustration and mock-up purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Tropical Diaspora Records®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39800253743298,"sku":"TDR010","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/8063\/6098\/files\/Cover_TDR010_Front_ShrinkWrapping_Mockup_2000x_v1_e2062e6f-2b28-4599-917a-85966d5752ab.png?v=1756053204","url":"https:\/\/www.tdrgo.co\/it\/products\/tropical-diaspora-1-by-various","provider":"Tropical Diaspora Records®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}