Izvorišta 451: Stefano Saletti, Brigan, Azmari, Radio Tutti...

This edition of Izvorišta has an Italian atmosphere as we listen to new albums by Stefano Saletti and Brigan. There's also the French band Radio Tutti, who incorporate pizzica into their music, among other influences. The non-Italian part of the programme is led by the Belgian group Azmari with their new EP, and we also listened to Mehmet Polat Quartet, El León Pardo, Kuunatic and Veja.

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Stefano Saletti - Mediterranima (Materiali Sonori 2025.)

Stefano Saletti is a tireless Italian multi-instrumentalist who impresses with every new album. This time he pays tribute to the nomadic Sabir people, who are believed to have originated in Siberia and lived in the Mediterranean region. On this album, Saletti assembles an almost All-Star lineup of musicians (not only) from Italy, including Elena Ledda, Eleonora Bordonaro, Riccardo Tesi and Yasemin Sannino. This is one of the best releases of the year.

Brigan - Luna, Cera e Vino (Liburia 2025.)

Brigan continue their characteristic blend of southern Italian music and darker electronic rhythms on their new album. This time, the majority of the material consists of original songs with traditional influences, as well as two purely traditional pieces. "Luna, Cera e Vino" shows the trio’s creativity at a new level.

Azmari - In Oculis EP (Sdban Records 2025.)

The Belgian group Azmari are masters of blending jazz with melodies and rhythms from all over the world. In their press material, they emphasize that they wanted to reinvent themselves with this EP - and you can hear that in their sound. Although Azmari’s music is still recognizable, "In Oculis" is in some ways more intimate than their previous releases, which is especially noticeable in the last two tracks of the EP. Another excellent release from a group who haven’t put a foot wrong in their career so far.

Radio Tutti - Twang Club (Selfreleased 2025.)

Galician polyphonic singing, seductive Italian pizzica, a bit of French folk - all tied together with electronics. That’s how you could describe Radio Tutti, and I understand that it’s easy to shy away from music with such a description because it sounds like an inappropriate mix. But for some reason, it all works surprisingly well together. "Twang Club" has been playing from my speakers for much longer than I originally expected...

Tracklist:

Veja - Ki je ki

Stefano Saletti - Resistar

Stefano Saletti - Marjan

Stefano Saletti - Saltarello de lu Core

Brigan - Si Me Pedro (feat Nikos Angousis)

Brigan - Povero Figlio Mio

Azmari - Night Plants Can Run

Azmari - Lizard's Dream

Mehmet Polat Quartet - Roots In Motion

Radio Tutti - Queimadelos

Radio Tutti - Folgoso

El León Pardo - La Perica

Kuunatic - Halu Shanta

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