The 1989 album closed a pivotal decade of transnational collaboration, pulling Okinawan folk, Senegalese vocals, and a Rolling Stones cover into a singular vision.
The duo treat roots as material that must be lifted and set alight. Across nine tracks they build a sound in which voices, percussion and electronics transform each other without losing their distinct character.
During a career-spanning set at the Blue Note in Hollywood, Wyclef Jean revealed plans to release seven genre-specific albums this year, each with seven tracks.