WHAT happens when you cross the uber-cool Cuban musos of the Buena Vista Social Club with modern day hitmakers like Coldplay, Green Day and Gorillaz?
You get Rhythms Del Mundo!
The third such project from RDM in collaboration with charity group Artists Project Earth, Revival sees some of our favourite hit tunes get a vibrant Caribbean makeover.
Coldplay’s Clocks (renamed Relojes and featuring the vocals of LeLe) is quite a highlight, transforming from its original ethereal state to a rhythmic, dancing sensation.
Groove Armada’s Superstylin’ and Dizzee Rascal’s Holiday also benefit from a lively Afro-Cuban twist.
Interestingly, the CD contains just the second authorised remix of a Bob Dylan tune — A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall.
RATING: ★★★½
IN SHORT: Inventive
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