Izvorišta 377: Eparapo, Enji, Aly Eissa
England, Mongolia, Egypt. These are the countries from which we listened music in this edition of Izvorišta.
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Eparapo - Take To The Streets (Wah Wah 45s)
If there is only one afrobeat album you should hear this year, it should definitely be this one! Eparapo is the band gathering numerous English musicians that we had a chance to meet in other bands and projects. "Take To The Streets" brings us six songs with amazing rhythm and engaging lyrics, out of which Dele Sasimi sang four. In my opinion, this album is the best release of the month.
Enji - Ulaan (Squama Records 2023.)
Mongolian music is mostly associated with throat singing, but Enkhjargal Erkhembayar, or Enji, shows that there is another approach to the music there. She incorporated the Mongolian tradition into jazz by combining the way of singing Mongolian Urtiin duu, very long songs performed at special ceremonies, with an improvisational jazz approach.
Aly Eissa - Gouda Bar (Akuphone Records 2023.)
Aly Eissa is an Egyptian master of the oud, and increasingly agile publisher Akuphone Records released his new album "Gouda Bar." Eissa has surrounded himself with great musicians who create wonderful soundscapes that form the basis for his virtuosic playing. The last track on the album lasts over 20 minutes and is one of the best pieces you can hear this year.
Tracklist:
Eparapo - My Beautiful City (feat Afla Sackey)
Eparapo - Follow The Money (feat Dele Sosimi)
Eparapo - From London To Lagos (feat Dele Sosimi)
Enji - Zuud
Enji - Taivshral
Enji - Temeen Deerees Naran Oirhon
Enji - Vogl
Aly Eissa - Gouda Bar