Izvorišta 394: Balkalar, Aga Khan Master Musicians, Ebo Krdum, Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band
In this week's Izvorišta, I presented some new releases from 2024, but also some from last year that I have not yet played in my show. The latter group includes the Aga Khan Master Musicians, who released an excellent album called "Nowruz" last year, and Ebo Krdum with his second album "Soga Jamailé". We also listened to the Italian bands Soma and Italian Rondinella Quartet as well as German-Hungarian Lakvar who also released their albums last year. As for this year's new releases, we have listened to the first single by Croatian group Balkalar and a few songs from the album "Dama Bëgga Ñibi" by Aron And The Jeri Jeri Band.
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Balkalar - Biber
Balkalar is a Croatian group that has been present on the music scene for several years and is known for their lively and danceable concerts where they play traditional music from all over the Balkans. This year they will finally release their first album, announced with the single "Biber".
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Aga Khan Master Musicians - Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways 2024.)
The story behind Aga Khan Master Musicians is interesting. They originated as part of the Aga Khan Trust For Culture, whose mission is to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of the Middle East, Africa and the Far East and to connect this regions with Western countries. I don't know how successful this foundation is, but the musicians have done an excellent job. Six musicians from different regions have recorded a wonderful album that draws on the traditions of the Middle East, Western and Central Asia, China and the Mediterranean. All lovers of instrumental, somewhat ambient music will enjoy this album.
Ebo Krdum - Soga Jamailé (Epidemic Sound 2023.)
Ebo Krdum comes from Sudan but has been living in Sweden for several years. He drew attention to himself with the 2021 album "Diversity", and now he's back with a new album that once again contains brilliant Afro-blues songs.
Aron And The Jeri Jeri Band - Dama Bëgga Ñibi (I Want To Go Home) (Urban Trout 2024.)
Aron And The Jeri Jeri Band is a group founded in Berlin by Senegalese musician Bakane Seck and New Zealand producer Aron Ottignon. "Dama Bëgga Ñibi" could best be described as a fusion of Senegalese mbalax with various electronic rhythms, or rather Afrofuturism. The album is characterised by an excellent mix of traditional and modern elements and also features outstanding guest appearances, including Baaba Maal, Sidi Diop and Toufa Mbaye.
Tracklist:
Balkalar - Biber
Ebo Krdum - Soga Jomalie
Ebo Krdum - Oumbareh
Ebo Krdum - Dauba
Aga Khan Master Musicians - Mashq'i Dutar
Aga Khan Master Musicians - Jul Dance
Soma - Khanamiri
Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band - Sunugul
Aron & The Jeri Jeri Band - Teddoungal
Lakvar - Ki-Be
Italian Rondinella Quartet - 'Ntunucciu
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