Izvorišta 384: Luzmila Carpio, The Cyclist Conspirancy, Frankosun And The Family
Three new releases and a single from an album that will be released in a few months. That's the formula for this show, in which we listened to artists from Bolivia, Serbia, Denmark/Benin and the Netherlands. In order of appearance, they're Luzmila Carpio, The Cyclist Conspiracy, Frankosun And The Family and Yīn Yīn.
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Luzmila Carpio - Inti Watana - El Retorno del Sol (ZZK Records 2023.)
Luzmila Carpio is a true legend of the Bolivian music scene with more than 25 albums released albums. Throughout her career, she has promoted the tradition of the Quechua and Aymara peoples and has become one of the most recognisable voices of Bolivia's indigenous peoples. For her new album, Carpio teamed up with Argentine producer Leonardo Martinelli, who mixed traditional music with modern electronic rhythms. This blend of modernity and tradition works beautifully on the album, which is released by ZZK Records.
The Cyclist Conspiracy - Mashallah Plan (Subsound Records 2023.)
The Cyclist Conspiracy is one of those bands whose music is very hard to categorize. The easiest way to describe it would be to say that they play psychedelic rock with folk influences, but such a description would only scratch the surface of the amount of energy this Serbian band has. Their songs often dance on the edge of chaos, never crossing it, maintaining a constant sense of anticipation and a quest for a new listening experience. Influences of Balkan, African, and Middle Eastern music can be heard in their songs, and after a series of EPs, The Cyclist Conspiracy released an album titled "Mashallah Plan" for Subsound Records.
Frankosun And The Family - Small Talk Big Problem (Selfreleased 2023.)
Frankosun And The Family are one of those afrobeat bands from European countries that have been making great music in recent years. They come from Denmark, and in addition to local musicians, the group includes several musicians from Benin, most notably the group's founder, Oladele Franck Komolou. His lyrics and vocal performances are the engine of the band, which embodies everything that the heirs of Fela Kuti should do in the best possible way. "Small Talk Big Problem" is one of the best Afrobeat releases of the year, featuring excellent rhythms and socially engaged lyrics. As I said, everything is as it should be.
Tracklist
Luzmila Carpio - Kacharpacita
Luzmila Carpio - Chakana Sagrada
Luzmila Carpio - La Alegria Del Gran Venado
The Cyclist Conspiracy - Virility
The Cyclist Conspiracy - Holy Maps Of Axum
The Cyclist Conspiracy - Simorgh
Frankosun And The Family - Tribute To Woman
Frankosun And The Family - Oil Don't Mix With Water
Yīn Yīn - The Year Of The Rabbit
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