Tag: WORLD MUSIC
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Yet No Yokai – Wir Sind Da LP (Hummus Records)
It has been a while since we had any Hummus Records artists on our page. Thankfully, a batch of records arrived last week, and Wir Sind Da by Yet No Yokai immediately caught my eye. For those unfamiliar with this group, Yet No Yokai is a Swiss trio that explores many music genres, but their…
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Platzgumer / Tokujirô – Taishô Romantica LP (Noise Appeal Records)
Taishô Romantica, the new full-length album by Hans Platzgumer and Carl Tokujirô Mirwald, takes listeners on a captivating musical journey inspired by the Taishô-era in Japanese history. With deep-rooted influences from this significant period, the album showcases Platzgumer’s musicianship and Tokujirô’s unique vocal abilities, resulting in a rich, luxurious, and truly distinctive listening experience from…
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ĠENN – unum CD (Liminal Collective)
ĠENN’s debut album, unum, is an exceptional work of art that seamlessly blends elements from various music genres. Combining alternative, indie, garage rock, post-rock, and post-punk, Janelle, Leanne, Sofia, and Leona created an album that honors and expands upon the best qualities of these genres. From the moment you hit play, ĠENN’s intent becomes evident.…
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Ari Joshua’s RAAR Trio – Kambo Wambo
Kambo Wambo, an extended version of Ari Joshua’s RAAR Trio song, is an exceptional musical journey that captivates listeners from start to finish. With its raw and uncut studio recording, this composition invites us to experience the improvised magic that emerges when talented musicians come together. From the very first note, Ari Joshua‘s remarkable guitar…
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Mike Gale – Grumble Pie
Grumble Pie, the latest composition by power pop artist Mike Gale, showcases all his talent as a songwriter, composer, and producer. This track is a calm, soothing, and mesmerizing journey that effortlessly spans different eras of power pop music while also incorporating some modern trends. One of the most impressive aspects of Grumble Pie is…
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Free Whenever Released New EP “The Movement”
“Free whenever.” We toss that out casually in texts. Sign off with it in emails. But say it out loud… there’s so much more to it. Liberation without condition. Totally open. There’s vulnerability there, too. All the cards flipped over, nothing to hide. So it makes a lot of sense that Free Whenever founding members…
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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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