Mansfarroll - ÁFRICA SÍ (2026)

África sí is the third studio album by Cuban percussionist and composer Abraham Mansfarroll, dedicated to the cultural dialogue between Africa and Cuba. Featuring an international ensemble of musicians, the record synthesizes Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and traditional African music. The album is noted for its rich tonal palette, the integration of traditional instruments like the kora and sanza into modern arrangements, and exceptional musicianship that highlights the enduring connection between African heritage and Caribbean culture.

Bass – Gino Chantoiseau (tracks: 4-6)
Cello – Mimi Sunnerstam (tracks: 2, 10)
Composed By, Arranged By, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Abraham Mansfarroll Rodriguez*
Djembe – Pierre Marcault (tracks: 2, 8, 9)
Double Bass – Felipe Cabrera Cardenas*
Electric Guitar – Abdoulaye Kouyaté (tracks: 1, 4, 6)
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – José Ramon Cabrera Montes De Oca*
Flute [Pygmy Flute], Kalimba – Patrick Bebey
Kora – Ballaké Sissoko (tracks: 3, 7)
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Yaroldy Abreu Robles
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Irving Acao Sierra*
Trombone – Julien Chirol (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9)
Trumpet – Jorge Vistel Serrano* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9)
Viola – Nina Tonji (tracks: 2, 10)
Violin – Daniel Garlitsky (tracks: 2, 10), Jérémie Visseaux (tracks: 2, 10)
Vocals, Backing Vocals – Aude Publes Garcia (tracks: 1-5, 8, 10), Monika Kabasele (tracks: 1-5, 8)

Tracklist:
1-1 Mansfarroll - ÁFRICA SÍ [4:07]
1-2 Mansfarroll;Pierre Marcault - Guajira y Konkoba [3:25]
1-3 Mansfarroll;Ballaké Sissoko - SISSOKO EN EL GUASO [4:42]
1-4 Mansfarroll - Afrobeat Guantanamero [4:49]
1-5 Mansfarroll;Monika Kabasele - El Tiempo en Katembo [3:28]
1-6 Mansfarroll;Patrick Bebey - Donga y Duaba [4:33]
1-7 Mansfarroll;Ballaké Sissoko;Patrick Bebey - Candonga en la Loma del Chivo [3:29]
1-8 Mansfarroll - Afrique [4:17]
1-9 Mansfarroll - KUNTAKINTE ES LIBRE [5:22]
1-10 Mansfarroll - DANSEZ SUR MOI [4:09]