Tag: ETHNO
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KermesZ à l’Est – Octophilia CD
It’s time to start this weekend with some fresh music from Belgium. I wasn’t familiar with this unique orchestra until now, so their latest full-length album is my introduction to their luxurious music. Everything is unique about KermesZ à l’Est, a Belgian octet that combines a comprehensive collection of music genres to illustrate such incredible…
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Lazywall – Kan Hez Yeddi
Kan Hez Yeddi is a new single by Lazywall, a Moroccan trio based in Casablanca. The band explores socio-political themes like climate change, social injustice, integration, and corruption by singing in a native Arabic language. This particular composition talks about the outcasts and those oppressed for being different, and it’s a unique anthem for all…
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Poil Ueda – S/T CD
Today we have another excellent release on our pages that will unquestionably appeal to those listeners who love challenging their listening apparatuses. It’s a collaborative piece between Junko Ueda, an eminent figure of Japanese medieval epic storytelling, and a French progressive rock group PoiL. At first, this material might sound challenging to your ears. However,…
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Mimika Orchestra – Altur Mur DLP (Rika Muzika / Menart)
I had a chance to write about many ethno/world music artists, orchestras, and bands in the past, but no one came even remotely close to the ambiance emitted by the almighty Mimika Orchestra. Those familiar with the unlimited creativity of these highly experienced musicians already know what I am talking about. However, if you’re an…
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Too Faar – Pongal LP (Geenger Records)
It has been a while since we had any instrumental music on our pages, so this particular album comes just in time for a review. Of course, it’s another brilliant release from Geenger Records, a tireless Croatian record label known for delivering premium regional music for almost 15 years. According to the info on the…
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Mimika Orchestra Released “Altur Mur” LP
With this album, Mimika orchestra, a world jazz crossover concept orchestra founded by Maja Rivić and Mak Murtić 12 years ago in London takes you on a journey into the lost soul of the Mediterranean. Dive into the mystical fog carried by “with those assymetric Balkan rhythms and wall of brass” (Musicdeli) and have courage to…
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Tears Of Fire – Relics Of Ancient Love CS (Grazil Records)
Let’s get back into some heavier music waters. Today, I will be talking about another release published by Grazil Records. Relics Of Ancient Love is the latest full-length album by Tears Of Fire, an international doom metal band based in Berlin, Germany. The group includes musicians from Germany, Iran, and Sweden, but that doesn’t stop…
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Jamila & The Other Heroes – Sit El Kon (The Grandmother Of The Universe) LP (Springstoff)
Here’s some more uncommon music to brighten up your day. At least, it’s uncommon for these pages, and there are chances you’ll love this band a lot. I guess this is the last vinyl record from the batch sent by Springstoff, and I saved this one because it stood out among the remainder. Perhaps Jamila…
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Earth To Abigail – The Forest
It’s been a while since we had an experimental solo artist on our pages, so this particular release will suit those who’re into an avant-garde approach to several complementary genres. These music genres don’t need to be under the experimental branch by any means. Quite the contrary, the aesthetics of this particular release indicate that…
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Ippio Payo & Genelabo – Nobody Answers Questions LP (Geenger Records / Echokammer)
Geenger Records is on a winning streak lately (like they ever fail with upcoming releases), and today’s pick is living proof of my statement. For this particular release, Geenger Records teamed up with Echokammer, a German record label. The release I picked up for a review today goes as far as experimental music can go,…
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Multumult – Now And Then CD (lollipoppeshoppe)
It’s been a while since I introduced some ethno/world music on these pages, so this recording came just in time to serve the occasion. However, this is not a regular ethno or world music album. This one comes with a twist, a carefully assembled mixture of several other genres to be more precise. One thing…
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Atlantaeum Flood – One Day LP (Schoolkids Records)
Today, we have another exceptional group on our pages. This time, I decided to introduce some divine instrumental music to you, and this particular recording will perhaps suit those who are in search of flawlessly performed psychedelic instrumental sound. Atlantaeum Flood is one of many projects/bands that involves Marty Willson-Piper, best known for his work…
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