Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars - Rise & Shine - Album May 2026

The album transitions from the band's earlier focus on refugee life to broader social and global issues, while maintaining a signature "fierce optimism". Rise & Shine (Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars album)

Released on March 23, 2010, is the second studio album by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars . It received critical acclaim for its uplifting spirit and was named Album of the Year by the World Music Charts Europe in 2010. Production & Sound Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars - Rise & Shine - Album

: Notable New Orleans musicians contributed to the tracks, including Trombone Shorty , Bonerama , and Washboard Chaz . Key Themes & Notable Tracks The album transitions from the band's earlier focus

The album represents a unique cross-cultural collaboration, recorded in both , and New Orleans, Louisiana . Production & Sound : Notable New Orleans musicians

: Steve Berlin, a member of Los Lobos , produced the album, bringing his experience with diverse world music styles.