Danish instrumental sextet Sunbörn—winners of four Danish Grammys—join forces with
acclaimed Italian producer/DJ Clap! Clap! (Paul Simon, Warp) for a boundary-blurring new album:
Earth Is Begging. Releasing in autumn 2025 on Wah Wah 45s, the project is a vibrant celebration
of global culture and sonic fusion.

The first single to be taken from the project, Acarajé do Salmão, is a vibrant and evocative
musical piece that blends the rich rhythms of Afro-Brazilian culture with subtle bossa nova
influences.

The composition carries a sunny, joyful mood that evokes the colorful streets and warm spirit of
Brazil, while also inviting deeper contemplation. As the track progresses, it gently transitions into a
more traditional soundscape reminiscent of music played during capoeira, with the distinctive
presence of the berimbau and layered percussion. This evolution in the piece connects the listener
to Brazil’s cultural roots and its resilient spirit. Named after a beloved Brazilian dish, the song
mirrors the complexity and richness of its namesake: flavorful, layered, and unmistakably local.


Acarajé do Salmão seeks to celebrate life and joy, while subtly encouraging reflection on today’s
global challenges, a musical dish that nourishes both the soul and the mind.

The track premiered on BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show in January in the “What to
Expect in 2025” segment.

Blending Afrobeat, Middle Eastern textures, jazz harmonies, and electronic dance music, Sunbörn
Meets Clap! Clap! weaves a high-energy soundscape of hypnotic grooves and soaring melodies.
Their music explores the idea of a cultural melting pot—where traditions meet future sounds, and
rhythm transcends borders.

Guest artists on the forthcoming album include Dele Sosimi (UK/NG), Carolina Lelis (BR), and
Etuk Ubong (NG). A European live tour featuring the full collaborative setup is set for spring 2026.

Sunbörn are known for their sunshine grooves, virtuosic horns, and genre-defying warmth. Their
music has reached audiences worldwide via DR, BBC, RFI, and WNYC, and they’ve performed on
stages such as Reeperbahn Festival (DE), Jarasum Jazz (KR), Jazz à Ouaga (BF), and Roskilde
Festival (DK). Most recently awarded “Best Live Band” in Denmark, Sunbörn describe their music
as “for the body, mind, and soul – speaking to our shared humanity in a time when the world needs
to come together.”

Clap! Clap! (Cristiano Crisci) is celebrated for his electrifying blend of electronic production and
global field recordings. He contributed beats to Paul Simon’s Stranger to Stranger and his music
has appeared in GTA V, PES 2019, Apple TV’s Wolfboy, and more. With five world tours and
appearances at Primavera, Dour, Mutek, Boomtown, and Printworks, Clap! Clap! is championed by
Bonobo, Gilles Peterson, and Lefto, among others. His standout albums include Tayi Bebba, A
Thousand Skies and Liquid Portraits.