Rei Momo

by David Byrne

Rei Momo cover art

For his first major post-Talking Heads solo endeavor, David Byrne fully immersed himself in the rich rhythmic traditions of Afro-Cuban and Latin American music. Featuring a massive ensemble of acclaimed salsa and jazz musicians, 'Rei Momo' effortlessly bridges the gap between sophisticated alternative pop and joyous traditional dance styles like mambo and cumbia. The ambitious project was crucial in launching his influential world music imprint, Luaka Bop.

Genres

  • Latin Alternative
  • Worldbeat
  • Latin Pop

Tracklist

  1. Independence Day
  2. Make Believe Mambo
  3. The Call of the Wild
  4. Dirty Old Town
  5. The Rose Tattoo
  6. Loco De Amor
  7. The Dream Police
  8. Don't Want to Be Part of Your World
  9. Marching Through the Wilderness
  10. Good and Evil
  11. Lie to Me
  12. Office Cowboy
  13. Women vs. Men
  14. Carnival Eyes
  15. I Know Sometimes a Man Is Wrong