Definitions by twilliams

Afropea

a virtual continent based on the real world, as created by David Byrne while working with the Luaka Bop label. A fictional culture in which the ethos and attitudes of Europe are overlaid with African sensibilities.

Zap Mama's "Adventures in Afropea" album is heavily inspired by African and European vocal melodies.

Afropea by twilliams July 18, 2006

Luaka Bop 

a record label created in 1988 by David Byrne to make available compilations of rare Brazillian "pop", Cuban, Rock en Español, and other world music to more ears.

Luaka Bop Records has published artists such as David Byrne, Zap Mama, Susana Baca, Nouvelle Vague, Jim White, Los Amigos Invisibles, and King Chango, as well as a variety of world music compilations.

Luaka Bop by twilliams July 18, 2006