2006 release by the world's only German/Chilean "electrolatino" interpreter of pop standards. This time out, Coconut is back with a proper Latin big band, fronted by the inimitable Venezuelan singer Argenis Brito, to pay tribute to Japanese electronic pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra. Making the orchestra that much more magical, all three of YMO's members (Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto) make guest appearances on the album. And rounding out the barmy, mixed-up social club, the album features a host of distinguished collaborators including Towa Tei, Burnt Friedman, Mouse on Mars, Akufen, Schneider TM and Nouvelle Vague's Marina. Essay.

Tracklist:

My Name Is Coco
Yellow Magic (Tong Poo) - (featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto/Jorge Gonz
Coco Agogo - (featuring Akufen/Jorge Gonzalez)
Limbo - (featuring Yukihiro Takahashi)
What Is Coconut?
Behind the Mask
El Coco Rallado
Pure Jam
Mambo Numerique - (French, featuring Towa Tei/Marina)
Simoon - (featuring Mouse on Mars)
Coconut A.M. - (featuring Burnt Friedman)
MadMen, The - (featuring Haruomi Hosono)
What Is Coconut? - (featuring Constanze Martinez)
Music Plans
Breaking Music - (featuring Dandy Jack/Schneider TM)
Rydeen - (Spanish)
El Coco Roco Roto
Ongaku
What Is Coconut? - (featuring Towa Tei)
Firecracker - (featuring Lisa Carbon)

UPC: 881390201129
Label: Essay Recordings
Release Date: 6.20.06
Format: CD

Senor Coconut - Yellow Fever (CD)