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NEW RELEASES NO. 15 – 2020

Cesare Pastanella & Afrodiaspora: The Round Trip AFPCD 205 / € 9,95 / 8032050019208 / label: Alfa Music / format: CD / Italy – Fusion The Round Trip is a record created by percussionist Cesare Pastanella with his Afrodiaspora quartet. It narrates a musical round trip, a multifaceted and polychrome path that tells in music the journey of African slaves, deported to America in past centuries as a labor force, and the return in the form of African-American culture to the continent of origin. An event as unworthy for humanity as it is fundamental in the history of music, for the amount of Creole culture and music it has generated, expressed through styles such as Colombian cumbia, Peruvian vals, Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian samba, Cape Verdean morna, funky and North American rhythm and blues, sung in languages with harmonious and sinuous sounds, Spanish, English, Creole, Malinké, Bambara and Yoruba. Listen to a track.

Le Valentine: Recuerdo AFPCD 192 / € 9,95 / 8032050018249 / label: Alfa Music / format: CD / Italy – Tango 'Recuerdo' the debut album of the duo formed by Valentina Cesarini on accordion and Valentina Rossi on vocals; the album presents an original track and ten famous classics reworked by the two musicians, from the Tango Por Claude by Richard Galliano to the Tango delle Capinere. Two artists, two women, two souls who meet among the notes of a music in which the past blends indissolubly with the present, the tango. Italy/ Argentina round trip: tango, in fact, was born more than 100 years ago from Italian emigrant musicians: men who had in their hearts the nostalgia for their distant homeland and the harshness of a difficult life. The record of Le Valentine wants to be a tribute to the artists of the past and today who have left us unforgettable melodies. An accordion and voice duo that tells us the story of tango through feelings and overwhelming passions, but with a modern musical language, turned to the future. Listen.

Sara Marini: Torredeadomo – Ritornoacasa RMR 237 / € 10,95 / 8032584612371 / label: RadiciMusic Records / format: CD / Italy-Sardinia – Folk Torrendeadomo which in Sardinian means “coming home”, is the tale told through music and words of what it means to belong to one or more homelands… It is the tale of travels between two islands: Sardinia surrounded by the sea, with a feeling of infinity and openness towards the unknown, and Umbria, an “island” surrounded by mountains that rise in solitude as though protecting our lives. Two different universes, two distant ancestral worlds where all that is archaic and contemporary blend together. This project of original songs arises from this “torrendeadomo” is the result of numerous encounters and unique artistic collaborations. It is a journey between the Sardinian language, and another language that starting from the dialect of Gubbio makes its way to Italian. Listen to a track.

Antonella Serrao: Cunti Cantati 2.1 RMR 236 / € 10,95 / 8032584612364 / label: RadiciMusic Records / format: CD / Italy – Folk Antonella Serrao is a musician and music composer who studies and performs world folk music and instrumental music. Playing several different instruments and composing for herself and others. She's also a social worker who works with disadvantaged people and communities. 'Cunti Cantati 2.1' is a album that was born from the desire to set to music poetic dialectal compositions belonging to the popular culture of Calabria and Reggio Emilia in particular. This work aims, on the one hand, to evoke already existing literary works to preserve their memory, on the other hand to propose new interpretative readings through a creative and original musical experimentation. Teaser.

Romano: Romano BTR 42 / € 7,95 / 5024545899573 / label: Batov Records / format: 7” / Turkey-Egypt – Fusion Romano (aka Lior Romano), the man behind the internationally acclaimed sound of Baharat, debuts his first solo record on the Batov Records exclusive Middle Eastern Grooves 7" Series. Born to half-Turkish, half- Egyptian parents, and growing up in a Jewish household, Lior’s sound embraces his parents’ cultural heritage and his own musical background, mixing Turkish, Egyptian, and Greek folk music, surf and Mediterranean rock in a kaleidoscope of upbeat psychedelic groovy goodness. Featuring a blend of Arabic and Western structures, very funky basslines and catchy melodies, this instrumental record is the embodiment of fun and carefree celebration of the joy of making music. Listen.

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Lorraine Jordan: Send My Soul HZ 13 / €10,95 / 5029385847333 / label: Birnam Music / format: CD / Celtic – Folk Lorraine Jordan combines the influences of her Irish roots and love of traditional ballads with more contemporary influences to create an intoxicating and thought provoking set of original songs. Born in Wales to Irish parents, Lorraine was brought up steeped in the Irish tradition. Lorraine has played alongside a host of great performers, including Capercaille, The Waterboys, Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainright III, Dick Gaughan, Breton legend Alan Stivel among others. 'Send My Soul' is Lorraine Jordan’s fifth studio album. Together with co-producer and partner Debbie Dickinson, she has brought together a host of fine musicians that have joined her at various points throughout her career. Listen to a track.

Andrew J. Newall: Janus AJNCD 2019 / € 10,95 / 0880992155854 / label: Birnam Music / format: CD / Scotland – Folk With wonderful musicianship from Sandy Jones, Tommy Chambers, Seonaid Aitkin, Alan Peterson and James Walker, and the pleasure of vocals by Nichole Bannister and Rachel Smith all accompanying the accomplished and encouraging Andrew J. Newall, it is to wonder why he didn’t bring the scenes of artistry to the public’s attention before. 'Janus' is the Roman god of reflections and transitions. He reflects on the past while looking to the future at the same time. So this hugely enlightening album by Andrew J. Newall is an unexpected gift from the past and the present and with an open eye to the future.

Peter Croft with Mark Jones & Hazel Fairbairn: Button Box Breakdown AWC 2071916 / € 10,95 / 0880992152358 / label: Birnam Music / format: CD / Scotland – Cajun Button Box Breakdown is a collection of Old Time, Bluegrass and Western Swing instrumentals played on the Cajun accordion. Peter Croft has drawn together various strands of Americana and showcases them with the aid of Mark Jones and Hazel Fairbairn. The music of the Cajuns of Louisiana, with its mix of plaintive blues and infectious dance rhythms, enthralled him and the Cajun accordion became his chosen instrument. This is a rich labour of love, fiercely, passionately played with grace, energy and always with bounce and life. It is beautifully recorded and well presented, extensive sleeve notes from Peter with photos and illustrations, make this a rewarding documentary as well as an interesting musical journey through the music of The Blue Ridge Mountains depicted on the cover of the album.

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Various: The Story Of Fado WMPR 7 / € 8,45 / 5600258186140 / label: World Music Records / format: CD / Portugal – Fado WMPR 17 / € 12,45 / 5600258186263 / label: World Music Records / format: 2CD / Portugal – Fado

Various: Fados & Desgarradas WMPR 4 / € 8,45 / 5600258186119 / label: World Music Records / format: CD / Portugal – Fado

Various: O Melhor da Guitarra Portuguesa WMPR 16 / € 12,45 / 5600258186256 / label: World Music Records / format: 2CD / Portugal – Fado

Various: Guitarras Portuguesas WMPR 15 / € 8,45 / 5600258186225 / label: World Music Records / format: CD / Portugal – Fado

Fado is a music genre that can be traced to the 1820s in Lisbon, Portugal, but probably has much earlier origins. Although the origins are difficult to trace, today fado is commonly regarded as simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain traditional structure. In popular belief, fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate and melancholia. This is loosely captured by the Portuguese word saudade, or longing, symbolizing a feeling of loss (a permanent, irreparable loss and its consequent lifelong damage). Fado is similar to the character of several musical genres in Portuguese ex-colonies such as morna from Cape Verde, which may be historically linked to fado in its earlier form but has retained its rhythmic heritage. This connection to the music of a historic Portuguese urban and maritime proletariat (sailors, bohemians, dock workers, port traders, fishwives and other working-class people, in general) can also be found in Brazilian modinha and Indonesian kroncong, although all these music genres subsequently developed their own independent traditions. Here are four compilation albums with a complete overview of fado!

Alger Greyeyes & The Martin Sisters & Todi Neesh Zhee: Epiphany – Dine Nishli CR 6557 / € 10,95 / 0729337655720 / label: Canyon Records / format: CD / USA – Native American Three versions of Navajo skip dance and two-step dance songs - traditional-style by Todi Neesh Zhee, youth- oriented by sisters Tewakeedah & Dachuneeh Martin, and new songs by the Martin Sisters and Alger Greyeyes. Tewakeedah & Dachuneeh Martin make their album debut with fun songs in Navajo and English for their teenage peers and everyone to enjoy. Todi Neesh Zhee, led by Alger Greyeyes, have created and performed skip dance and two-step dance songs for over 30 years. Notes include Navajo lyrics and English translations. Listen to a track.

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Ultrafaux: Tangent SUCD 6148086 / € 9,95 / 0700261480862 / label: Swing Underground / format: CD / USA – Gypsy Swing SULP 6148093 / € 14,95 / 0700261480930 / label: Swing Underground / format: LP / USA – Gypsy Swing Ultrafaux Ensemble crosses the boundaries between style and genre, performing original music inspired by Gypsy swing, be-bop, Balkan music, Bluegrass, swing, funk, blues, choro, and musette. The group has thrilled audiences at top music festivals and concert halls all over the world both as a trio and as a larger ensemble featuring top guest musicians from the jazz, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music scenes. The guitar-driven band features dazzling solos and rich gypsy-inspired melodies shared by guitar, violin, accordion and clarinet. The sound is both contemporary and traditional, exploiting every bit of virtuosity from an “A” list of guest artists. Listen.

Yuliesky Gonzalez: Cubanero YGCV 2020 / € 10,95 / 0195081682433 / label: One World Records / format: CD / Cuba – Afro-Cuban-Jazz Debut Album by the Cuban trumpet player and composer Yuliesky Gonzalez. Rooted in the Afro Cuban environment from his childhood streets he shares a personal testimony that includes the mystical and mythical of the Afro Cuban spirit. 'Cubanero' is reflecting the history of Cuban Jazz as well as the Cuban popular music. The music is coloured by influences from Yuliesky’s education in Classical European music and the crispy African rhythms that are the daily life on the streets of any Cuban town. The album line up includes two of the greatest Scandinavian Jazz capacities. Guitarist Bjarne Roupe performed with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Hermeto Pascual, John Scofield, Deedee Bridgewater, Eddie Harris, Toots Thieleman, to name a few. Saxofonist Tomas Franck has performed with John Scofield, Eliane Elias, Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, David Sanborn and many more... Listen to a track.

Khusugtun: Jangar BUDA 860360 / € 11,05 / 3341348603605 / label: Buda Musique / format: CD / Mongolia –Overtone Singing A modern and polyphonic exploration of the traditional overtone singing from Mongolia. Khoomii and throat singing in polyphony: a treasure for the lovers of Mongolian overtone singing! After a first self-producted album in 2009 and a participation in the double-disc An Anthology of Mongolian Khoomii in 2017, Khusugtun releases Jangar, its second opus. Since over 10 years, it is one of the most celebrated khoomii and throat singing groups from Mongolia. The peculiarity of this sextet lies in the use of vocal polyphony, a recent exploration in the Mongolian throat singing tradition. Their repertoire, almost entirely dedicated to khoomii (throat singing), is made up of traditional forms, such as praise songs (magtaal), short songs (bogino duu), or compositions inspired by the Mongolian music tradition. Listen to a track.

Krononaut: Krononaut GBCD 96 / € 10,45 / 4030433609620 / label: tak:til-Glitterbeat / format: CD / England – Jazz-Fudion GBLP 96 / € 13,45 / 4030433609613 / label: tak:til-Glitterbeat / format: LP / England – Jazz-Fusion Coming out of the fertile London jazz and experimental scenes, Krononaut is a richly textured new ensemble helmed by guitarist /producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Imogen Heap, Jon Hopkins) and drummer Martin France (Nils Petter Molvaer, Evan Parker). The album features an esteemed group of collaborators and a sonic footprint that channels spectral ambiance, ‘fourth world’ expansions and a gorgeous, slow-boiling ointillism. Krononaut are a posse of time-expanding shapeshifters who, in the space of two sessions recorded early last year in London, have managed to produce ten cuts of arresting, deeply immersive instrumental music. Tak:til, Glitterbeat’s experimental arm, now fifteen releases strong in a little over three years, has again found a record that echoes many key aspects of its emerging soundworld. Listen.

David Linx: Skin In The Game (Book+CD) CR 297 / € 13,95 / 0194397095029 / label: Cristal Records / format: CD / Belgium – Jazz David Linx is arguably the inventor of the "European jazz singer", and he is, far beyond the European area, one of the most formidable jazz singers that can be heard. For this new opus of original compositions sung in English, he has brought together a combo of leaders with Gregory Privat on piano, Chris Jennings on double bass, Arnaud Dolmen on drums and luxury guest Manu Codjia on guitar. Between ballads and more rhythmic tracks, two songs embellished with poems by Marlon Moore add an extra colour to the album and remind us of the first sublime album made by David Linx with the writer James Baldwin in 1987. Listen to a track.

Ammar 808: Global Control – Invisible Invasion GBCD 100 / € 10,45 / 4030433610022 / label: Glitterbeat Records / format: CD / Tunesia – Fusion GBLP 100 / € 13,45 / 4030433610015 / label: Glitterbeat Records / format: LP / Tunesia – Fusion AMMAR 808’s previous album Maghreb United (2018) – a powerful mixture of deep TR-808 bass and Pan- Maghreb beats and voices – received widespread critical acclaim and shook dancefloors throughout Europe, North Africa and beyond. This time Brussels-based Tunisian electronic producer Sofyann Ben Youssef (aka AMMAR 808) has travelled to the Tamil Nadu region of southern India for a breath-taking new adventure. With a suitcase full of recording equipment, he set up base in the pulsing city of Chennai and undertook a collaborative imagining of the area's rich and resonant musics. Ranging from trance temple sounds to rap-like street theatre performance and ending with the mathematical richness of Carnatic music, Ben Youssef’s in situ recordings form the foundation of his potent new album: Global Control / Invisible Invasion. Futurist syncopations meet hypnotic, timeless narratives. Expansive electronics fused with on location recordings. Kaleidoscopic and exhilarating. Listen.

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Best Sellers Top 5

1. Tamikrest: Tomatait GBCD 91 / GBLP 91 2. Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström: Mielo AKEROCD 21 3. Lamia Yared & Invites: Chants Des Trois Cours LY 2019 4. Melodie Gimard: Numen MGONE 1234 5. La Gallera Social Club: Tropico Salvaje DPCD 20 / DPLP 20

REVIEWS

Transglobal World Music Chart July 2020 Klassieke Zaken #3 2020 Danyel Waro: Tinn Tout BUDA 860358 David Linx CR 297 TootArd: Migrant Birds GBCD 95 / GBLP 95 Muziek Mozaïek Folk & Jazz #2 June-August 2020 Santrofi: Alewa OHCD 34 / OHLP 34 Mads Hansens Kapel: Mor Dig Forst Sorg Bagefter GO 419 Moonlight Benjamin: Simido MACASE 26 Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience: Foxy Laddie CDBAR 33 Tamikrest: Tamotait GBCD 91 / GBLP 91 Gangspil: Gangspil 2 GO 1219 Carla Pires: Cartografado OCA 41 Sandy Brechin Trio: Polecats and Dead Cats CDBAR 37 Fra Fra: Funeral Songs GBCD 89 / GBLP 89 Michael Lane: Travelling Son GWRCD 13 Terez Sliman: When The Waves FXCD 465 Scotia Nostra: Gammel Venskab -Robert Burns I Danmark GO 519 Orkesta Mendoza: Curandero GBCD 90 / GBLP 90 Heaven #4 2020 Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström: Mielo AKEROCD 21 Rantama: Rantama ECD 2020102 Al Bilali Soudan: Tombouctou CLECD 29 / CLELP 29 Parissa Ghamsari: Your Timelessness PR 21 World Music Charts Europe July2020 Paul Branton: In The Distance PR 20 Santrofi: Alewa OHCD 34 / OHLP 34 The Curtis Brothers: Algorithm TRR 47 Maria Kalaniemi & Eero Grundström: Mielo AKEROCD 21 Al Bilali Soudan: Tombouctou CLECD 29 / CLELP 29 Tamikrest: Tamotait GBCD 91 / GBLP 91 Various: Io Credevo-Le Canzioni Di Gianna Siviero SQLCD 130131 Fra Fra: Funeral Songs GBCD 89 / GBLP 89 Nuovo Tribu Zulu: Rosa E Fuoco SQLCD 127 Edikanfo: The Pace Setters GBCD 94 / GBLP 94 Marco Rovelli & L’Innominabile: Portami Al Confine SQLCD 128 Jola: Hidden Gnawa Music In Brussels MP 12 Lolomis: Red Sonja BUDA 860357 Besh o droM: Besh o droM 20 FA 4462 Melingo: Oasis BUDA 860359 Jazzism #3 Summer 2020 Moonlight Benjamin: Simido MACASE 26 Tamikrest: Tamotait GBCD 91 / GBLP 91 Burruezo & Nur camarata: Al Andalus S. XXI SATKCD 289 David Linx: Skin In The Game CR 297 Carla Pires: Cartografado OCA 41 Espanje #3 July-September 2020 Joao Farinha & Fado Ao Centro: Sim FAC 2018 Melodie Gimard: Numen MGONE 1234 Danyel Waro: Tinn Tout BUDA 860358 Orkesta Medoza: Curandero GBCD 90 / GBLP 90 Bruno Chaveiro: #Desatino MALCD 3 Camaraco & Trio Los Pinerito: Sucu-Sucu COLCD 136 Ida & Louise: Shtoltse Lider KAKACD 34 Fra Fra: Funeral Songs GBCD 89 / GBLP 89

CONCERTS (Check the venues website for updates)

Bassekou Kouyate (Outhere Records/Glitterbeat Records) Miroca Paris (own label) 07/06/2021: Concertgebouw, Amsterdam (NL) 25/07/2020: Podium Grounds, Rotterdam (NL) Chicos Y Mendez & Flavia Coelho (own label) 26/07/2020: Podium Grounds, Rotterdam (NL) 03/09/2020: Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (B) Pulled By Magnets (Glitterbeat Records) Harouna Samake (One World Records) 31/10/2020: Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL) 27/11/2020: Podium Grounds, Rotterdam (NL) Samba Toure (Glitterbeat Records) 29/11/2020: Kaap - Vrijstaat O., Oostende (B) 04/03/2021: Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL) 30/11/2020: Paradiso- Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam (NL) 05/03/2021: Podium Grounds, Rotterdam (NL) Lina_Raül Refree (Glitterbeat Records) Tamikrest (Glitterbeat Records) 29/03/2021: Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (B) 18/11/2020: Paard, The Hague (NL) 19/11/2020: Poppodium Duycker, Hoofddorp (NL) 20/11/2020: Podium Grounds, Rotterdam (NL) 22/11/2020: Luxor Live, Arnhem (NL)

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