Last year at this very period, I went to Cuba and Colombia for 2 months, seeking zapapaya, seeking salsa and son cubano. I met beautiful and talented people all along the road. I recorded more than 20 songs, and today a year later the loop is closed. I have explored many new horizons, attempted many new blends, and distilled many spirits. Mandinga is the first track of a long serie of songs. It's a tribute to Buena Vista Social Club and the old cuban soneros. It's the first remix of a serie I called the "Zapapaya Social Club". Nobody better than my friend Carlos Napoles to reinterpret that classic with me. A big shout out to his son Osmel Napoles for playing the congas and bongos. And a very special thanks to Adele Sautereau for giving a face to my music with her wonderful artwork. She is gonna be working with me on the whole project. Last but non the least, thanks to Laury Perez for t