Izvorišta 396: Club Makumba, Maria Mazzotta, Cherry Bandora, Druga Godba 2024.
The new album of the Portuguese afro-jazz-rock bend Club Makumba is in focus in this edition of Izvorišta. I also played the new single for Maria Mazzotta and the latest album by the Cherry Bandora. We also listened to several performers who will play at this year's edition of the Druga Godba festival in Ljubljana.
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Club Makumba - Sulitânia Beat (Selfreleased 2024.)
I am deeply connected to Club Makumba's first, self-titled album of the Club Makumba. I've listened to it many times, perhaps too many, and their hypnotic afro-jazz-rock has impressed me so much that I've declared this album the best release of 2022. It's clear why I had high expectations for the new album, and "Sulitânia Beat" lived up to all those expectations. Club Makumba haven't made any revolutionary changes, just as their music isn't revolutionary. But everything they do, the ease with which they deliver a tremendous amount of energy, sometimes makes me want to start a revolution. I really love this band.
Maria Mazzotta - La Furtuna (Zero Nove Nove 2024.)
Another artist I really love is Maria Mazzotta. This Italian singer is announcing a new album titled "Onde," which will be officially released on February 23rd. "La Furtuna" is the first single from that album, giving us the opportunity to get to know Maria's new band - Cristiano Della Monica on percussion and Ernesto Nobili on electric guitar.
Cherry Bandora – Back to the Taverna (Rumi Sounds/Repel Up Records 2023.)
The German band Cherry Bandora has excellently described their sound on their Bandcamp, so I'll just convey it here: Cherry Bandora is a jewish oriental princess. This underground bellydancer found her golden band playing the squares and markets of Berlin, reviving 50’ and 60’ mediterranean classics with surf rock influences.
Druga Godba 2024.
I played several performers who will be featured at this year's edition of the Druga Godba festival. This oldest (not only) world music festival in this region is celebrating its 40th edition, and the organizers have made sure to have an incredibly attractive lineup. The following artists will perform from May 23 to 26 in Ljubljana: Ibrahim Maalouf & The Trumpets of Michel-Ange, Acid Arab, Mats Gustafsson & Kimmo Pohjonen, Ndox Electrique, Lenhart Tapes, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Angélica Garcia, Pankisi Ensemble, and others. Find more information about the festival on their website. See you in Ljubljana!
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Tracklist:
Club Makumba - Janaina Calling
Club Makumba - Maragato
Club Makumba - Sulitania
Club Makumba - Joca
Maria Mazzotta - La Furtuna
Hiram Salsano - Mare E Arena
Brigan - Primavera
Cherry Bandora - Mia Dekara
Cherry Bandora - Mine Konda Mou
Cherry Bandora - Den Se Lismono
Acid Arab - Habaytak
Lenhart Tapes - Džamahirija
Ndox Electrique - He Yay Naline
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