Famara has been writing and shaping Swiss reggae history since he
appeared in 1997 as a reggamuffin singer, and since the release of his
first album «Natural Fact» in 1999. The reggae bird of paradise has
succeeded in combining reggae, dub and world music into a refreshing and
very unique 'Afro-Reggae' mix. Even his energetic live shows electrify
after a few bars. Famara has already shared the stage with Seeed,
Gentleman, Ziggy Marley, Youssu N'Dour, Alpha Blondy and Tiken Jah
Fakoly - he is probably one of the most active and certainly one of the
most successful Swiss reggae acts!
After a longer creative break, the reggae old master is now back with
a new album in his luggage: «Tembo Power», elephant power is the name
of the energetic, robust title of his new work, which will be released
in early autumn 2023. A large and excellent array of musicians
contribute to the nine sunny and varied songs. Top-class riddims, fat
brass sections and polyphonic backing vocals, but also an accordion
ensure the typical and unmistakable world reggae sound - Famara ignites
its fireworks of African dialects, French choruses, Swiss German and
High German verses. This is proven, for example, by the first pre-single
«Sag Mal», which will be released worldwide as a download/stream on May
26, 2023 and makes you want more - earthy, rootsy, easy, touching and
enormously catchy. A simple but uniquely refreshing and stylish
'Afro-Reggae' track!
For the recordings, Famara did not travel to Gambia or Jamaica - no,
to the «Groovefactory» studio in Bern (CH). The authentic work was
created there in collaboration with Matthias Urech (including Troubas
Kater) and Rainer Schudel (including Famara). The new album was mastered
by Oli Bösch (Livingroomstudio, Bern).
The album is a powerful yet touching work, designed to encourage
listeners to embrace and overcome their own challenges. With «Tembo
Power» Famara proves once again that he is one of the most talented and
original reggae artists in Switzerland - welcome back, Famara!
