Hear Emmanuel Jal And Nelly Furtado Team Up With 'Ethukur'
(Gatwitch Records) Emmanuel Jal joins forces with Nelly Furtado on "Ethukur" - a vibrant new Afro-house collaboration produced by Angolan DJ and producer Octavio Cabuata, out now via Higher Ground.
"Ethukur" brings together two artists whose creative paths have long been connected by music, friendship and a shared commitment to humanitarian causes.
The name 'Ethukur' comes from a phrase with a specific meaning: "'Ethukur' means a smooth mouth - a voice that is articulate, purposeful and meaningful," explains Emmanuel Jal. Nelly and I originally created the track in Toronto under the name Party, before we reworked it to bring in an Afro-house flavour.
"Working with Nelly in the studio is always fun. She has such a unique vocal identity - mellifluous and almost angelic. I first met Nelly at a concert for the Dalai Lama in Syracuse, New York, and over the years we became friends through our shared purpose and commitment to humanitarian work. She has always been incredibly supportive. One of her favourite things to say whenever we face a challenge is: 'Emmanuel, it will work out.'"
Nelly Furtado also adds: "Emmanuel has an incredible life story, and I love how he has used music to lift himself up and elevate others. He and I have collaborated before on the song 'Scars' and have been good friends ever since we met over a decade ago. We share an altruistic vision of the world".
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