Les Nubians ”One Step Forward” Higher Octave CD Out Now
The sister act Les Nubians gives new meaning to the term Afro-pop with their infectious and globally-inspired songs. Born to a French father and a Cameroonian mother, natural beautys Helene and Celia Foussart have created a sound that combines traditional African music with forward-thinking production. Their debut record, 1999’s “Les Princesses Nubiennes” became the most successful French language album on the Billboard charts in the past decade. “One Step Forward” features passionate vocals in both French and English, always accompanied by a diverse group of talented musicians playing unique instruments from all over the world. A highlight of the album is the uplifting title track “One Step Forward” and the groove-heavy “Temperature Rising,” featuring a cameo by Black Star alumnus Talib Kweli. Whether or not you speak French, explosive songs convey the passion and soul of these worldly women. Rooted in native African musical tradition yet sonically experimental, “One Step Forward” is truly a modern masterpiece of sounds. Les Nubians will be performing on “Last Call with Carson Daly” with Talib Kweli, click here to find out how to attend the taping at NBC Studios.