Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars - Rise & Shine - Album 99%

The album represents a unique cross-cultural collaboration, recorded in both , and New Orleans, Louisiana .

: Notable New Orleans musicians contributed to the tracks, including Trombone Shorty , Bonerama , and Washboard Chaz . Key Themes & Notable Tracks Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars - Rise & Shine - Album

: The sound is a blend of roots reggae , traditional West African music (like the baskeda rhythm), and New Orleans jazz and R&B. : Steve Berlin, a member of Los Lobos

: Steve Berlin, a member of Los Lobos , produced the album, bringing his experience with diverse world music styles. It received critical acclaim for its uplifting spirit

The album transitions from the band's earlier focus on refugee life to broader social and global issues, while maintaining a signature "fierce optimism". Rise & Shine (Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars album)

Released on March 23, 2010, is the second studio album by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars . It received critical acclaim for its uplifting spirit and was named Album of the Year by the World Music Charts Europe in 2010. Production & Sound