Izvorišta 387: Vladimir & Kalafat, Chief Adjuah, Soema Montenegro
In this edition of Izvorišta we had the exclusive opportunity to listen to some songs from the new album by the band Vladimir & Kalafat. We also presented new releases by Chief Adjuah and Soema Montenegro. There were announcements for upcoming concerts, but also some songs that we had already heard in previous shows.
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Vladimir & Kalafat - Evala Mare Evala (PDV Records 2023.)
Vladimir and his Kalafats have been playing with traditional Dalmatian musical heritage since 2018. and the album "Riva degli Schiavoni". This is their third album, and like its predecessors, it is carried by Vladimir's brilliant voice, which dances on the edge of falsetto practically all the time. He combines the klapa vocal style with sevdah influences in a somewhat experimental way. The music is also experimental, ambient and somewhat dark, making it one of the most interesting albums of the year in the Balkan region.
Chief Adjuah - Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning (Ropeadope 2023.)
The famous jazz trumpeter Chief Adjuah recorded the first album in his career in which he does not play the trumpet, but paid tribute to the Indian-black culture from New Orleans. It's not surprising when you know how he recently became the 'Chieftain of the Xodokan Nation of Maroons and Grand Griot of New Orleans'. Great album.
Soema Montenegro - Circulo Radiante (Mais Um 2023.)
Soema Montenegro has been called the 'shaman-poet' and she describes her new album as 'an embrace of territory; an encompassing sonic ode to Latin American sounds, landscapes and people.' Her distinctive voice accompanies a tranquil yet somewhat experimental music that is another example of how traditional music can seamlessly integrate into a contemporary approach.
Tracklist:
Vladimir & Kalafat - Zašto zlato blidi
Vladimir & Kalafat - Na me pogled tvoj obrati
Vladimir & Kalafat - Namisto molitve
Singrlice & Sudar Percussion Ensemble - Idejo težaki
Singrlice & Sudar Percussion Ensemble - Pet je kumi
Chief Adjuah - Blood Calls Blood
Chief Adjuah - Trouble That Mornin'
Chief Adjuah - On To New Orleans
Soema Montenegro - Camicante
Soema Montenegro - Punay
Enji - Temeen Deerees Naran Oirhon
Yungchen Lhamo - Sound Healing
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