Latin ‘Genius of Love’

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The Talking Heads franchise Tom Tom Club had a big impact on artists in the latin world when it came out with its single ‘Genius of Love’ in 1981. The World’s Marco Werman explores the post-punk-funk-latin connection. Download MP3

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2 comments for “Latin ‘Genius of Love’”

  • guynoir

    This is one of those timeless hits that seems new every time I hear it. The “Genius Of Live” double CD has one disk full of “Genius” remixes that are fresh and entertaining from end to end. Love it!

  • carlos tropicana

    umm, tom tom club started while they were in the talking heads!