ROAD TO AfroDeep
Album Release: 21st of june 2025
An Expedition Through Sound
Embark on ‘ROAD TO AfroDeep’ by SATA, where tradition marries modernity, and music becomes the language of diversity and culture. Designed for those who find solace in the jazz notes, the rhythm of deep house, and the soulful blends of Afropop, this album is a sanctuary for Amapiano connoisseurs and Afro-music aficionados alike.
The Essence of AfroDeep
AfroDeep is a genre that captures the heartbeat of a continent. It’s here that SATA weaves her diverse musical influences. Each track in ‘ROAD TO AfroDeep’ exemplifies a collaboration of Africa’s rhythmic legacies with the pulsing energy of contemporary soundscapes. As a genre, AfroDeep paints a musical collage that celebrates variety, with beats echoing from the dunes to the capes of the south.
The ROAD TO AfroDeep - Album Highlights
Lyricist: PHB & Isata Kargbo
Lead Vocal: SATA
Composer: PHB, London Prime Records
Arranger: PHB London Prime Records
Musicians:
- Kora: Bocar Cissokho (Sénégal)
- Percussion: Aliou Seck, Théâtre National Daniel Sorano (Sénégal)
- Tama (Talking Drum) : Massar Hann (Sénégal)
- Flute: El hadj Ciss, Théâtre National Daniel Sorano (Sénégal)
- Piano Session: Rin O. (Philippines) Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Jesse S. (London) – PHB (London)
- Electric Guitar Session : Rin O. (Philippines) – Mane L. (South Africa)
- Drum Session : Rin O. (Philippines) – Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – PHB. (London)
- Bass Session : Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Rin O. (Philippines) – Jesse S. (London) – PHB (London) – Mane L. (South Africa) – Karl J. (USA)
- Amapiano Session : Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – PHB. (London)
- Deep House session : Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Rin O. (Philippines) – Jesse S. ( London) – PHB (London) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Jonathan A. (Argentina) – Karl J. (USA)
- Afrobeat Session : Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – PHB. (London)
- Salsa Session : Shela R. (Cuba)
- Brass session : Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Rin O. (Philippines)
Sound Engineer: Masson Ndiaye. Studio Sankara Dakar (Senegal)
Mixing and Mastering Engineer: Jesse K. MW Studio London – PHB. London Prime Records
Producer: PHB, London Prime Records.
Special Thanks to: Didier Awadi, POSITIVE BLACK SOUL – Archotel Dakar – DSJ Club Dakar
Lyricist: Pierre Hamet BA & Isata Kargbo – Lead Vocal: SATA (Isata Kargbo) – Composer: Pierre Hamet BA, London Prime Records – Arranger: Pierre Hamet Ba, London Prime Records – Musicians: Kora: Bocar Cissokho (Sénégal) – Percussion: Aliou Seck, Théâtre National Daniel Sorano (Sénégal) – Tama (Talking Drum) : Massar Hann (Sénégal) – Peulh Flute: El hadj Ciss, Théâtre National Daniel Sorano (Sénégal) – Keyboard Session: Rin O. (Philippines) Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Jesse S. (London) – Electric Guitar Session : Rin O. (Philippines) – Mane L. (South Africa) – Drum Session : Rin O. (Philippines) – Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Bass Session : Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Rin O. (Philippines) – Jesse S. (London) – PHB (London) – Mane L. (South Africa) – Karl J. (USA) – Amapiano Session : Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Deep House session : Shun S. (Japan) – D.D. (Transnistria) – Rin O. (Philippines) – Jesse S. ( London) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Jonathan A. (Argentina) – Karl J. (USA) – Afrobeat Session : Mane L. (South Africa) – Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – PHB. (London) – Salsa Session : Shela R. (Cuba) – Brass session : Nuel B. (USA) – Javier O. (Argentina) – Rin O. (Philippines) – Sound Engineer: Masson Ndiaye. Studio Sankara Dakar (Senegal) – Mixing and Mastering Engineer: Jesse K. MW Studio London – Pierre Hamet BA, London Prime Records – Producer: Pierre Hamet BA, London Prime Records. – Special Thanks to: Didier Awadi, Positive Black Soul – Archotel & DSJ Club Dakar-Sénégal – Studio Sankara Dakar-Sénégal.
The Cultural Mosaic
Within ‘ROAD TO AfroDeep’ lies a narrative of diversity. SATA, hailing from the rhythmic realms of Gambia, channels her cultural tapestry through her music, ensuring that each note, each beat, embodies the spirit of the continent. This album isn’t just a compilation of songs; it is a cultural movement, a sonic odyssey that defies borders.
A Message From SATA
“AfroDeep is more than music; it’s a voyage back to our roots and a leap into the boundless possibilities of sound. I invite you to join me on this journey.”
SATA
The Voyage Continues
Believing in the beauty of diversity, SATA invites listeners to be part of her ongoing exploration. ‘ROAD TO AfroDeep’ is just the beginning, a gateway to an ever-expanding universe of rhythm and fusion. As SATA continues to shape the contours of AfroDeep, she remains a beacon of innovation and tradition.
SATA’s second album, ‘My Name is SATA,’ promises to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of global sounds. It’s more than a collection of songs; it’s a powerful affirmation of music’s ability to unify and inspire.
But the musical voyage doesn’t just end there. SATA’s third album brings and exciting series.. This multi-volume collection aims to further explore the vast landscape of AfroDeep, each volume representing a different city’s unique musical tradition, continuing to blend the old with the new, creating a sound that’s unapologetically SATA.
Experience 'ROAD TO AfroDeep' - A Tribute to Our Ancestral Cadence
Find solace in the music that knows no bounds. Join the journey. Each song is a chapter. Every beat, a step home.
Discover More About SATA
This is only a glimpse into the bewitching world of ‘ROAD TO AfroDeep’; for those yearning to delve deeper into the essence of SATA’s artistry, a continued voyage awaits. Stay tuned, for this is merely the precursor to an everlasting expedition through sound.
