Blondie releasing EP to accompany new Havana concert film

[Judi Lynn]

1. Blondie to release Cuba-inspired soundtrack EP

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Blondie are set to release the six-track soundtrack EP, 'Blondie: Vivir En La Habana'.

To accompany the upcoming Rob Roth-helmed short film documenting their iconic 2019 live debut performance in Havana, Cuba, which is due out later this year, Debbie Harry and co will release the mini album featuring special guests Carlos Alfonso, Ele Valdés and María del Carmen Ávila of Cuba's Síntesis.

The collection includes performances of 'Heart of Glass', 'Rapture' and renditions of 'The Tide is High' and 'Wipe Off My Sweat'.

The latter two tracks are available digitally now, ahead of the EP's release on July 16.

Debbie said: “We had wonderful Cuban musicians join us for the performances - vocalists, percussionists, horn players - they added a terrific level of excitement to our songs. On ‘The Tide Is High’, Síntesis vocalists Ele Valdés and Maria del Carmen Avila sang with me and did the original harmonies that John Holt had put on the song, it was incredibly beautiful. Latin music has always been part of the feel of New York, so it was amazing to finally be able to put a very personal touch on the heartbeat of Cuba. VIVA!”

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