From their humble start, file-sharing musical ideas and producing their first
album in
separate countries during the dawn of the internet, Novalima is now a live
musical force
revered worldwide for breaking boundaries and uniting seemingly irreconcilable
genres,
communities, and generations. They have created an inspiring movement and
revolutionized the music scene in their native Peru by bridging a longstanding
divide
between the mainstream and the minority Afro-Peruvian community, who have
struggled
against discrimination and cultural dissolution for generations.
Over the last two years, Novalima created their newest offering, Planetario
to be
released June 16th on Wonderwheel Recording. The album's name signals
Novalima's
musical growth and international connections – much of the album was recorded
on tour
when they collaborated with top local and international musicians. There is a
strong
connection to Colombia created through a remarkable recording session in
Bogota
organized by members of La-33 including Sidestepper vocalist Eka Muñoz,
Pernett and La
Mamba Negra. The album also has offerings from global artists such as Marc de
Clive Lowe
(UK/NZ), Panko from Ojos de Brujo (Spain), and Kumar (Cuban rapper based in
Barcelona).