Emotions in music
Anástasis is the new cd by the great Greek singer Katerina Papadopoulou. “Anástasis” is the Greek word for resurrection and depicts the theme of this cd: how Greek music travels, changes and stays alive. A beautiful cd by a superb singer, accompanied by an excellent ensemble. Anástasis – The cd The songs of this project […]
A wonderful collection of songs from the Greek musical traditions, played on the lyra. The beautiful arrangements cross the borders with jazz and other styles in a very natural way. Sokratis Sinopoulos about his new album: ‘Under the Rose Tree is a selection of my most beloved tunes and instrumentally arranged songs from the Greek […]
Sounds from the Squeezebox Factory Flamboyant accordionist Renato Borghetti and his quartet present their new project ‘Gaita na Fábrica’ (Accordion in the Factory). It is produced entirely in the cultural space where Borghetti is developing his new social project. The ‘Fábrica de Gaiteiros’ (Factory of Accordionists) is located in the town of Barra do Ribeiro […]
The musicians of CaravanSarail invite the listener to go on a far-reaching musical journey. CaravanSarail is a meeting place for sounds and rhythms of the world, inspired by the musical universe of jazz and traditional Oriental, African and Celtic music. Created around guitarist Eric Sempé and percussionist and vocalist Gérard Kurdjian, the group has since […]
‘Buenos Aires Report’ is the first album released on the new label Saphrane. The recordings are made in 2006 in the Amsterdam venue BIMhuis and feature tango pianist Pablo Ziegler (wellknown for his work with Piazzolla), guitarist Quique Sinesi (Dino Saluzzi) and bandoneon player Walter Castro (Pugliese). This album received a nomination for the best […]
Take a band of world renown, a dozen highly skilled Argentinian tango musicians and a master on the bandoneon. Allow them to rehearse a few days and them record the concert. This is what a producer Gustavo Pazos has done in 2003 and the result is overwhelming. The bandoneon virtuoso is Lisandro Adrover, known for […]
Moroccan singer Amina Alaoui is one of the most original and best contemporary interpreters of Arab-Andalusian songs in the Gharnati- style, that is the style of Granada. Gharnati – en concert was recorded live. This adds a certain dynamic vibe that can only arise in such a small setting. Amina is supported by three musicians, […]
With his long hair, wide riding breeches and straw hat Brazilian Renato Borghetti represents the typical image of a real gaucho. And he is! He is also a phenomenal accordion player, already mentioned in one breath with Bandolim and Jacob do Armandinho, the great Brazilian accordionists. Andanças (“Ramblings”) is his latest album, recorded live so […]
Since its formation in 1987, the Balanescu Quartet has acquired a reputation as one of the leading contemporary ensembles in the world. The driving force behind the quartet has always been the virtuoso violinist and composer Alexander Balanescu, who leads his musicians across musical frontiers into new unchartered territory. The new cd, however, is very […]
Because the Brussels Jazz Orchestra worked before with South African vocalist Tutu Puoane on various projects, they invited her to compose a program of songs from her homeland. As Miriam Makeba died during this period she decided to choose songs mostly from this great singer’s repertoire of Xhosa and Zulu songs. ‘Mama Africa’ is the […]