International reviews

(Lollipopshoppe) 2021.
CD/LP/digital
Folk/roots music/traditional – RUSSIA

These days, I have received a couple of CD’s from German label “Lollipopshoppe”, and one of release is album of Russian artist Yat-Kha, he is from Tuva republic, and most of his works contain traditional and folk elements of music from his region.

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(Conch Town Records) 2022.
CD/digital
Experimental pop/art rock/electronic/ dark wave – GREECE

Lia Hide is a Greek artist, singer/songwriter and also music educator. She is from Athens, and she is continuously on the scene. Her musical experience deserves only respect, and during the previous years she has share the stage with many well-known artists.

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(Ma Case Production) 2022.
CD/digital
African music/World music – SENEGAL

These days I have a privilege to receive a fresh information from   Francois Bloque from “Ma Case Production”, about new album of well-respected Senegalese  kora player/singer/composer Ablaye Cissoko. He has released his 13th album with French accordion player Cyrille Brotto, entitled “Instant”.

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(FincaSud/Les Artpie’ Cultrices/InOuie Distribution/VeevCom) 2022.
CD/LP/digital
Jazz/various jazz genres/ Latin jazz /world music

Another one interesting release, comes out from “VeevCom” promotion agency. This time is  in center album entitled “Karishina”, from key person Helena Recalde, she is singer, bassist/double bassist, key composer, and two important persons : Fady Farah on piano, and Vanesa Garcia on drums and percussion. Several guests have taken place as a musicians on album : pan flutest Curi Cashimuel, oriental percussionist Samir Homsi,  “Singa” Choir, directed by Dennis Lethuillier,  and guitar player Kiala.

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(Quart de Lune/UVM Distribution/Veevcom) 2022.
CD/digital
Jazz/world music – FRANCE/Various Countries

The Tambor Y Canto Company started out in 2013 in Marseille during the 10th Recontries festival of the same name.  The group during the years blend jazz with many kinds of traditional/woldwide music, African and South American, Carribian , under the direction of pianist Simon Bolzinger.

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(Berkalin Records/Hemifran) 2022.
CD/digital
Folk rock / Americana/ rock – USA

Jim Patton & Sherry  Brokus are mail-female duo active on music scene for four decades. They are well-known folk  rock duo, whose career have been included many stages. They have also been recognized over the years for their softer folk rock approach.

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(Kakafon Records/Hemifran) 2022.
CD/digital
Swedish folk/A-Capella – SWEDEN

In last few years we have an opportunity to witness about many musical changes/challenges, under the national folk music sky and tradition. Specially if we have chance to listen an album of   one A-Capella group, whose interesting spheres touches modern and traditional/ancient themes, and whose vocals exposures of band members investigate many newer tendencies.

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(Self-released) 2022.
CD/digital
Rock/alter rock/pop – NETHERLANDS

Blueminded are Dutch act, and brainchild of guitarist/composer Jorgen Koenen. “Break The Silence” is their third release, album with 12 tracks in, all of them  are written by Mr. Koenen.

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(Black Mesa Records) 2020.
CD/LP/digital
Americana/folk /alt.folk/folk rock/indie folk – USA

John Calvin Abney is Austin, Texas based singer-songwriter, whose career is active continuously several years. “Familiar Ground” is his 5th release, but in the meantime, actual album “Tourist” is ready to capture heart and soul of potential listeners. Mentioned album should be ready for worldwide promotion during the August , this 2022 year.

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(Self-released/Hemifran) 2021.
CD/digital
Americana/country rock/alt.country/folk – USA

The Odd Birds are Californian female-male duo, whose activities has taken attention of listeners faithful to newer Americana/country/folk tendencies. Jennifer Moraca and Ron Grigsby  are in the saddle for 10 years, and till now, they have released  one EP , and in the last  part of 2021. full-length, entitled “Tremolo Heart.”

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(Timezone records) 2022.
CD/digital
Instrumental progressive/cinematic/various progressive genres – GERMANY

Out of Hanover comes a band Electric Mud, formed around composer Hagen Bretschneider. The story around group started out   in 2011 year,  and German fellows are owners of 6 products. “The Inner Outside” is an album released digitally in February, and on CD in March this year. In the meantime the group has recorded another album, entitled “Lost Places”, contains of outtakes and drafts.

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(Self-released) 2021.
CD/digital
Death metal/hardcore – CZECH REPUBLIC

Out of Ostrava comes a quartet called Khatano, with nearly 9 year long career. During the period of existence, they have been in position to change line-up, but the group  created recognizable sound, attitude and style.In 2017 year, they have also released a split CD with Kundorez, entitled “Czech Madness”.

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