Byrne’s 1989 album, Rei Momo, is a full-fledged exploration of Latin music, drawing heavily on samba, bossa nova, and salsa rhythms. The album was recorded in Rio de Janeiro and New York.
- Rei Momo was the first album in Byrne's career to feature entirely Spanish and Portuguese lyrics.
- The album reached number 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
- Guest musicians on the album include Caetano Veloso, B happy, and Rubén Blades.
David Byrne is a Scottish-American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the frontman and principal songwriter for the new wave rock band Talking Heads.
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