Discography

WATERMELON MAN

Alune Wade reimagines Herbie Hancock’s 1962 classic through his Afrobeat lens, blending West African rhythms with New Orleans brass. Anchored by Wade’s signature bass and vocals, the track grooves with dynamic interplay between bass, drums, and piano, while talking drums add an authentic touch. Recorded between Paris and Lagos, this reinterpretation pays homage to Manu Dibango, bridging jazz tradition with modern Afro-jazz innovation. Produced by Wade and mixed by Nic Hard, it’s a bold tribute to the past and a fresh step into the future.

Release: 2024

Label: enja / yellowbird

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Triptyque

"Triptyque'' presents a refreshing sound that illuminates the essence of African jazz, seamlessly blending West African rhythms with modern sonic textures. Infused with Alune's characteristic groove, rooted in his mastery of the bass, the track showcases his eclectic approach to composition.

Release: 2024

Label: enja / yellowbird

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SULTAN

“An intoxicating blend of undulating grooves and flickering textures build on seamlessly integrated keyboards, horns, string instruments, rhythm sections, and vocals — sometimes wordless, sometimes spoken in tongues of many nations. Listeners tempted to engage in spot-the-influence games might instead gain from simply allowing these soundscapes to unfold and hypnotize at will. .“ — Jazziz, by MICHAEL ROBERTS

“Sultan Album Top 50 Best Albums of 2022” Downbeat Magazine

Release: 2022

Label: enja / yellowbird

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PROJECTS

Featuring on other Albums

Julia Saar 'Njaboot' 2023
Malika Zarra 'Rwe' 2023
Sahad 'Luuma' 2022
Omar Pène ‘Climat‘ 2021
Salif Keita 'Un Otre Blanc' 2018
Touré Kounda 'Lambi Golo' 2018
Osloob & Naïssam Jalal ‘Al Akhareen’ 2018
Harold Lopez-Nussa ‘El Viaje‘ 2016
Putumayo Presents Jazz Cafe' 2016
Putumayo Presents African Rumba' 2016
Fred Soul 'La comédie des silences' 2016
Marcus Miller ‘Afrodeezia’ 2015
St Germain 2015
Putumayo Jazz Cafe 2016
Wolfgang Muthspiel ‘World’ 2014
Julia Sarr ‘Daraludul Yow' 2014
University Of Gnawa ‘Maza’ 2014
Deep forest ‘Deep Africa’ 2013
Gregory Porter ‘Liquid Spirit’ 2013
University Of Gnawa ‘University Of Gnawa’ 2011
Fatoumata Diawra ‘Fatou’ 2011
Ismaël Lô ‘Dabakh’ 2001
Ismaël Lô ‘Jiguen’ 1999

DISCOGRAPHY

WATERMELON MAN

Triptyque

"Triptyque'' presents a refreshing sound that illuminates the essence of African jazz, seamlessly blending West African rhythms with modern sonic textures. Infused with Alune's characteristic groove, rooted in his mastery of the bass, the track showcases his eclectic approach to composition.

SULTAN

AFRICAN FAST FOOD

HAVANA PARIS DAKAR

AYO NENE

MBOLO

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