Our most recent stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was early 2018, but the overall vibe sticks with me. A primary reason is the music, which brings me back to those trips whenever I listen to the background loop. That feeling has only increased as I’ve discovered more with this project.… Read more...
Music of the Animal Kingdom Lodge: Ya… by Khadja Nin
On this fourth installment, I’m venturing more into the pop realm but still with an African sound that fits comfortably in the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Burundian singer Khadja Nin recorded four albums in the ’90s and found success in Europe with her third record Sambolera.… Read more...
Music of the Animal Kingdom Lodge: En Mana Kuoyo by Ayub Ogada
One of my favorite aspects of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is the calming atmosphere of staying there. I spend a lot of time just walking around the Jambo House lobby and strolling through the hallways. The physical environment is just part of the story; it’s the music that sells the experience.… Read more...