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Rémi Geffroy will unveil “Carrefour des anges”, his new album, on its release, February 07, 2025, on CVE Prod / Modulor Music. This opus will be presented on Thursday, March 06, 2025, on the stage of Point Éphémère during an exceptional launch concert. ➡ The single “Rosa Alba” was released on all platforms on November 15, 2024. ⬅ Accordionist and composer, Rémi Geffroy is a curious musician with many facets. Rich in diverse influences, he creates his own style by blending traditional music, classical, and jazz. The ‘Carrefour des anges’ team is made up of: Rémi Geffroy: compositions, accordion Estelle Besingrand: cello Mélanie Brelaud: violin Julien Casanovas: violin Alix Habert: alto violin Julien Lameiras: drums Antoine Petit: guitar Laure Yates Nuzzi : bodhran (guest on tracks 4, 6 and 12) Bert Yates: guitar, voice (guest on track 12) Rémi Geffroy loves blending genres. With each album, he offers a new path to explore. His music, full of emotions, takes us on a journey where genres cross paths. His multiple influences and unique songwriting transform his compositions into true stories, with universes that are both epic and poetic. Carrefour des Anges can be seen as a special place, but also one of meetings, perhaps even reunions... The album is experienced as a journey in search of this place, whether distant or simply buried deep within us. This sixth album presents a musical direction and a distinctive sound, where the diatonic accordion shines, supported by a string quartet, drums, and guitar, all woven together in arrangements that are both surprising and powerful. Carrefour des Anges invites us on an introspective journey, both intimate and universal, where the music becomes the mirror of our soul, reflecting our joys and sorrows, our hopes and disillusions. Listening to this album is an immersive experience, where we allow ourselves to be carried away by melodic currents, navigating between reverie and reality, in search of that crossroads where angels meet and where, perhaps, we will find a part of ourselves.

PulciPerla will unveil “Tatekieto”, their new album, on its release, January 04, 2025, on Prado Records / Cie Pulcinella / The Pusher (CD, vinyls, digital). This opus will be presented on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, on the stage of FGO - Barbara, Paris (France) during an exceptional launch concert. ➡ The eponymous single “Tatekieto” will be released on all plateforms. on November 22, 2024. ⬅   Take an iconoclastic and energetic quartet from Toulouse, combine it with a female power trio from Bogotá, shake it up, and you will get Pulciperla! After an explosive encounter in Colombia in 2019, the fiery trio La Perla and the unclassifiable Pulcinella decided to create an original repertoire: a hybrid, swaying, and sensual music where vocals, saxophone, keyboards, double bass, and percussion blend generously, driving a powerful trance-like pulse. A quirky and striking repertoire infused with bullerengue, reggaeton, funk, and champeta influences, which stirs the fire and gets you moving. The tribal music of La Perla’s percussionist singers merges with Pulcinella’s explosive groove to electrify the audience and awaken their primal instincts! PulciPerla is composed of : La Perla: Diana Sanmiguel: vocals, maracas, guacharaca; Giovanna Mogollón ‘’Roberta Leono’’: vocals, tambor alegre; Karen Forero:vocals, gaïta, tambora Pulcinella: Ferdinand Doumerc : saxophones, flutes, keyboards; Jean-Marc Serpin: double bass; Bastien Andrieu: keyboards ; Pierre Pollet: drums   Pulcinella : For almost 20 years, this mischievous group from Toulouse has never tired of doing as it pleases. Armed with drums, double bass, accordion and saxophone, they mix funk, jazz, Balkan music, electro, musette and progressive rock to create a polymorphous music that knows no boundaries. With 6 albums to its name and over 700 concerts to its credit, Pulcinella is a real live band. They have performed at such prestigious festivals as Jazz in Marciac, the Radio France Festival, Rio Loco, Jazz sous les Pommiers, the London Jazz Festival and the Odessa Festival. They have toured some twenty countries, including Honduras, Guatemala, Bulgaria, Tajikistan, Moldavia and even Vietnam, where they celebrated the 1,000th anniversary of the capital Hanoi! The quartet loves to meet new people and collaborate with other artists. As well as working with musicians (Émile Parisien, Leïla Martial, Andreas Schaerer, Hervé Suhubiette...), the quartet likes to rub shoulders with other artistic fields. After meeting Italian singer Maria Mazzotta in 2018, with whom the group signed the album Grifone in 2021, and while developing its Guerre des boutons, a borderless ball repertoire, Pulcinella met the Colombian musicians of La Perla in 2019...   La Perla : La Perla was created in 2014 by Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón and Diana Sanmiguel. These three women artists, explorers and bearers of Colombian-Caribbean culture, set the stages on fire in Colombia, and well beyond the South American continent. Their unique musical identity is underpinned by an undeniable charisma on stage that pays tribute to their cultural roots. A call to trance and rhythm, based on ancestral instrumentation, with their feet firmly planted in the pavement of Bogotá. In 2017, La Perla travelled to Mexico for their first international tour... That same year, the group released its first EP on Mambo Negro Records. Two international tours of Europe and Chile followed. In February 2019, La Perla went on tour in the United States and took part in the Ground Up festival in Miami, sharing the stage with major artists such as Susana Baca, Snarky Puppy, Richard Bona and Carlos Malta. In 2022, they released their first album, Callejera, and toured Europe for three months, performing at numerous festivals (Jazz sous les pommiers, Les Vieilles Charrues, Musicalarue, Sziget, Fusion, Womex Porto, etc.).

Ninon Valder will unveil "En mi corazón", her new album, on its release, January 10, 2025, on Flying Penguins / InOuïe Distribution. This opus will be presented on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, on the stage of Studio de L'Ermitage during an exceptional launch concert. The single "Viento del sol" was released on all platforms on November 8, 2024. "…it feels like being at the window of a train traveling at just the right speed to immerse yourself in the changing colors of a sonic landscape, which is nothing less than a love letter to life, to music, and to Argentina…" — Laurent Valero, France Musique "En mi corazón" includes: Ninon Valder: bandoneon, flutes, vocals, compositions Sebastián Cordero: guitar Kevin Seddiki: guitar Carine Bonnefoy: piano Raúl Barboza: accordion Rémi Bourcereau: sound engineering and mixing Ninon Valder is a musician with an exceptional and unconventional career, capable of combining worlds while maintaining her integrity and unique perspective. She describes herself as a “wind amazon” or “air shaman,” seeking to create connections between our deepest identities, our lands, and our skies, illuminating those moments when we feel truly alive. With her flutes, bandoneon, and voice, Ninon Valder expresses her passion for Argentine music and original compositions. In "En mi corazón," she shares her music through intimate and powerful duets with exceptional collaborators: Kevin Seddiki on guitar (ECM, Al di Meola, Jean-Louis Matinier), Sebastián Cordero on guitar (Daniele Sepe, Liat Cohen, Veronica Kadlubkiewicz), Carine Bonnefoy on piano (Vince Mendoza, Latin Grammy Award, Prix Sacem, Djangodor), and the legendary Raúl Barboza on accordion (a cornerstone of Argentine music and chamamé). Ninon tells us about a shared life along the path of the free world. In her voice, we hear echoes of Mercedes Sosa; in her bandoneon, the influence of Dino Saluzzi; and through her flute, a journey beyond all borders. We’ve seen her perform in a duo with Colacho Brizuela (historic guitarist, arranger, and musical director for Mercedes Sosa) in the album Cuscaias (2013 - Acqua Record) and as the director of the instrumental trio Las Famatinas in live performances and on the album Así seguimos andando (2020 - Les Belles Écouteuses).

Les Mécanos will unveil their new album ‘’Usures’’ on its release November 22, 2024, on L-EMA / InOuïe Distribution. This opus will be presented on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, on the stage of the Studio de L'Ermitage during an exceptional launch concert. The singles "Deman matin" and "Les Piafs" are already available on all platforms. Three years after their eponymous ep and over a hundred shows across France, Europe, and Canada, Les Mécanos release their first album: Usures. While continuing their exploration of occitan polyphony, the ten musicians affirm their belonging to this new generation emerging from the so-called «traditional» music (Barrut, Cocanha...). Based in Saint-Étienne, France, and its surroundings, the collective reinvents popular music which is rooted in the history of this former industrial region.  Vocals and percussion: Rémi BACHER Gaël BERNAUD Martin BUB Antoine CHILLET Sylvère DECOT Jonathan DURAJ BENOIT FEUGÈRE Jérémie PLASSON Simon POURRAT Guillaume SBAÏZ   Driven by the desire to shape an original repertoire and give voice to the working-class memory of Saint-Étienne, the group draws freely from the local repertoire, regional archives, in its beliefs and its imagination to write its own lyrics and create exciting music, enriched by the many influences of its members.  Usures unveils a captivating musical tapestry, at times frantic, delicate, festive, and committed. The group’s maturity shines through the freedom taken in its arrangements. The generosity of their early days is still present, and one can feel the striking synergy of the ten voices, delivering a powerful polyphony or infusing melodies with a surprising sweetness.  Like their grandparents who would switch from French to their regional dialect within the same conversation, Les Mécanos sing in both languages, sometimes mixing them, and showcase rugged, frenetic percussions to convey a decidedly contemporary message and embrace a certain vision of the world and our social history.  The camaraderie of these ten friends is faithfully captured by Thomas Masson, who has collaborated with them on stage for 4 years. Les Mécanos have benefited from the experienced support of Titouan Billon (Barrut, Du Bartas) for co-artistic direction and Bruno Preynat (Mickey 3D, Barrio Populo...) for mastering.  

Lucibela will unveil "Moda Antiga", her third album, on November 8, 2024, through Lusafrica / Sony. This opus will be presented on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Café de la Danse stage during a special launch concert. The single "Lembra Tempo" will be available starting November 4, 2024, on all platforms. This track, written and composed by the singer, describes the festive gatherings of yesteryear, the lively street dances of São Vicente held every weekend, the "rabecada," where the mornas, coladeiras, and other mazurkas were danced until dawn. Moda Antiga through Lucibela’s eyes: "Moda Antiga" celebrates Cape Verde's musical heritage. It’s my third album and, as its name suggests, it’s a traditional album. It includes many old compositions but also some original songs that stay true to our tradition. My inspiration comes from various artists (singers, composers, musicians…) that I’ve always listened to, those who have been part of my journey so far, and those I interact with daily, helping me better understand our traditions. — Lucibela Lucibela’s biography: After releasing Amdjer in 2022, her last opus in tribute to Cape Verdean women, the delightful Lucibela embarks on a new journey, a new mission… In this third album, Moda Antiga ("In the Old Fashioned Way"), she, often seen as a worthy heir to Cesaria Evora, aims to bring back to the forefront the vibrant traditions of her small country, played here with the faithful accents and rhythms of her predecessors. Like many young women of her generation in Cape Verde, 38-year-old Lucibela listens to hip-hop, electro, kizomba, the rich soundtracks that fill the daily life of the youth in the archipelago, from collective taxis to nightclubs and festivals. However, she believes it’s crucial, even urgent, to preserve the island's roots — mornas, coladeiras — an intangible heritage "more valued abroad than on our own soil," she laments, before emphasizing: “We don’t have conservatories or music schools to ensure the protection and transmission of these traditions to the next generations… I feel it's my duty to do so.” Thus, this album stands as a festive and generous declaration of love to this national treasure, taking the form of a beautiful collection of popular and traditional songs, Cape Verdean myths, and stories, often composed by iconic figures (Anu Nobu, Manuel de Novas, Mario Lucio, Zézé di nha Reinalda...). To bring them to life, she gathered, before finalizing the project in Holland and France, a group of legendary musicians at the Lusafrica studio in Mindelo, all guardians of these musical styles, led and arranged by the excellent Toy Vieira. This includes the essential Bau (guitar) and Hernani Almeida (guitar/sound engineer), as well as Totinho, the aptly named "saxophonist of the morna" and longtime collaborator of Cesaria Evora, who tragically passed away last July. So, what can be expected from this album of “classics,” carried by Lucibela’s enchanting voice, both smooth and powerful? (...)  

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.David Krakauer et Kathleen Tagg sont de retour sur scène cet automne avec "Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion", et poursuivent leur tournée en France avec plusieurs dates de concerts, après avoir notamment enflammé le public de Jazz à Vienne cet été. L'album "Mazel Tov Cocktail Party" était sorti le 25 février 2022 chez Label Bleu et Table Pounding Records / L'Autre Distribution et avait reçu à cette occasion des retours médiatiques plus qu'élogieux. David Krakauer et Kathleen Tagg ont souhaité depuis renommer le projet "Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion", car cela correspond plus à ce qu'ils veulent transmettre : "une explosion de bonnes vibrations sans catégorie, avec des musiques et des personnes incroyablement diverses qui s'unissent dans un nouveau son mondial." Qu'y a-t-il de différent dans ce projet ? C'est le même Krakauer que nous avons toujours connu - la grenade d'énergie explosive qui fait crier nos âmes et voler nos pieds. C'est le même Krakauer qui partage les cris de son âme aux ancêtres et aux esprits, qui nous fait ressentir notre connexion primitive à l'immensité de l'univers, qui nous fait ressentir vivant. Aujourd'hui, il ouvre son son au monde. C'est toujours le même Krakauer, qui dépoussièrera toutes les toiles d'araignée et vous fera danser avec toute la force de son son klezmer. Mais dans ce projet créé avec Kathleen Tagg, multi-instrumentiste et productrice sud-africaine, c'est un Krakauer qui a une vision plus large, qui regarde au-delà de sa tribu et qui dit : « Qu'est-ce que nous pouvons faire ensemble ? Que pouvons-nous faire ensemble ? Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion est composé de : David Krakauer, clarinette et voix Kathleen Tagg, claviers, violoncelle, accordéon, électronique/samples Sarah MK, MC, voix et rap Martin Shamoonpour, daf (tambour à cadre iranien), guimbarde et percussions buccales Yoshie Fruchter, guitare électrique, oud et mandoline Jerome Harris, basse et voix Satoshi Takeishi, batterie Les artistes seront en concert cet automne en France aux dates suivantes : - 19 novembre : La Seine musicale, Boulogne-Billancourt (92) - 20 novembre : Éclats d'Émail Jazz Édition, Limoges (87) - 23 novembre : Cité musicale, L'Arsenal, Metz (57)

Isabelle Courroy will be revealing "Un éloge de l'oblique", the third part of her triple album "Confluence #1.2.3" when it is released on October 11, 2024 by Buda Musique. This opus will be presented on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 on the stage of the Triton (Les Lilas) during a special launch concert. The artist will also present this new opus on the following dates: November 23, 2024: Cité de la Musique - Marseille (13) November 30, 2024: Vélo Théâtre - Apt (84) The single "Et comme un voile, le vent tombe sur toi" (with composer François Wong) will be available on all platforms on September 27, 2024. The single "Chant thermique III - la brebis perdue" (featuring Michel Moglia's fire organs) will be available on all platforms on October 4, 2024. "Isabelle Courroy leads the exploration of the kaval's resources to the most contemporary side of creative music. By commissioning three renowned composers, she reveals a kaval of today, resolutely modern yet never suppressing the layers of its Eastern European memories." – Michaël Dian, Festival de Chaillol (05) Compositions and commissioned works from composers Michel Moglia, Zad Moultaka, and François Wong for oblique flutes, kavals, tape, and electronics.

Yacine Malek Double Trio will unveil their new album "Live in Paris" on its release November 15, 2024, on Anotherwo / Plaza Mayor Company / Sony Music / InOuïe Distribution. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday December 12, 2024 at Studio de L’Ermitage (Paris). Their first single 'Tallal' will be available on all platforms on September 13, 2024. Yacine Malek: an extraordinary pianist in search of light and cultures, with open horizons who invites us on a journey beyond Jazz because his music is unique and worth discovering! Line-up: Yacine Malek: piano Linley Marthe: bass Karim Ziad: drums (tracks 1 to 3) Jeff Ludovicus: drums (tracks 4 to 6) Yacine Malek's new album is a quest, in which the virtuoso pianist grabs us and draws us in. A grab that operates from his introduction on the solo piano in Like Brazil, the theme that opens the album in tribute to Michel Petrucciani. Yacine takes us with him on the large stool of his piano, as close as possible to his accomplices. It is the quest for a melodic Grail dedicated to the public. A quest to share with the greatest number, without blush in its raw state, for a music that the artist wants to be totally communicative. Yacine Malek wants to make music a moment of immediate and spontaneous sharing "I give myself constantly and fully every time I go on stage... to touch people deep inside themselves and move them". If Yacine Malek is also in demand by the greats of showbiz, it is for his qualities as a composer, arranger and musical director, beyond what he reveals in Jazz. References that have also taught him a lot, in music and in the relationship with the public. Yacine thus gives himself with no restraint to the public alongside Liane Foly since 2022 in the show "I Love Jazz" by the Singer, of whom he is the pianist, arranger, and musical director. Yacine Malek launched himself into "Yacine Malek Double Trio - Live In Paris" without really knowing it. Spontaneously, "par la force des choses" during the lockdown at the beginning of 2021. Exasperated like so many other musicians, Yacine went on stage with Linley Marthe and Karim Ziad for a Live streaming, at the Regard du Cygne after crossing a deserted Paris, duly equipped with his mandatory pass. Objective: to rediscover the sensations, the audience, even if it means going through digital. To turn back on the colors of music, with a sort of underground concert! The tracks of the concert were kept, the road to the album is opened! With such a starting point, the album had to be a live quest, a perfect expression of Yacine's music that he wants for and with the public, which gives it all its dimension, all its breadth.

Claire Luzi will unveil her new EP "Ce Corta-Jaca" on its release September 20, 2024, on LaRoda / InOuïe Distribution. This new work will be presented live on stage on Thursday October 10, 2024 at Les 2 Pianos (Paris). Her first single ‘Le tram qui mène à la mer' will be available on all platforms on 28 June 2024. Claire Luzi opens up and tells us, with this new quartet and songs in French, her thoughts, her dreams and her fantasies. An ode to nature, women and freedom where the words chosen by Claire Luzi intertwine perfectly with the musical notes on the joyful melodies of the Brazilian choro. Line-up: Claire Luzi: voice, mandolin Karine Huet: accordeon Raquel Freitas: piano Icaro Kai Mello: percussions Claire Luzi by... Manu Théron: "This mandolinist-singer – leader of companies and faithful musical friendships – takes us into her shimmering universe, shaped by long-standing encounters between Brazil and Provence, between dreamlike melodies and very terrestrial rhythms. She imagines with blazing greed and discretion the thousand and one stories of ordinary life, sieved through her hopes, her dreams of equality or happy ecology, and tells the story of the thousand little things that punctuate our daily life in this maze." Claire Luzi by... Claire Luzi: ‘’In my songs you will find everything I love, and everything I learned : a solid classical piano training with a total infatuation with Chopin’s melodies; I grew up listening to Bourvil, Boby Lapointe and later, Nougaro whose every word upsets me, and then Juliette, among others... Several years of classical or contemporary choral singing, a university degree as a musician working in a school environment, a companionship (thanks to an ADAMI grant in 2016) for a voice-training with the great singer Teca Calazans... And then the mandolin ! In Corsica, with my great-uncle, then with Patrick Valiant, and finally in Brazil with Pedro Amorim and Marco César, Brazil where I found the music that suits me: the choro, which combines the melodies of Chopin with the syncopations that make my soul dance! In 2007 I met in Brazil the composer and guitarist Cristiano Nascimento and since then, our love duo has been fertile in songs and creations (and in children too)!’’

Muddy Gurdy will be revealing "Seven", their third album, when it is released on 6 September 2024 by Buda Musique. This opus will be presented on Thursday 12 September 2024 on the stage of the Studio de L'Ermitage during a special launch concert. ➡ The single "Louisiana Blues" will be available from 28 June 2024 on all platforms.⬅ Muddy Gurdy is a unique, visionary trio on an adventure between two lands, Mississippi and Auvergne. This unusual group (a singer-guitarist, a hurdy-gurdy player and a percussionist) has invented its own music, rootsy and psychedelic, generous and earthy. Line-up : Tia Gouttebel: vocals, guitars, backing vocals Gilles Chabenat: hurdy-gurdy Fabrice Bony: percussion, backing vocals ‘’Auvergne-Mississippi with Muddy Gurdy in 2017, Mississippi-Auvergne with Homecoming in 2020. And now Auvergne-Louisiane with Seven. These three albums form a space-time triptych, the realisation of the Muddy Gurdy trio's idea, as mad as it was visionary: to create a music of the earth and of the earth, to dig a deep furrow from the volcanoes of Auvergne to the hills of Mississippi or the bayous of Louisiana, to affirm by example that the gestures of musicians can be as universal and ancestral as those of farmers here or elsewhere. Their tools? A hurdy-gurdy, guitars, percussion and singing. The story could have ended with Homecoming, after the death of Marco Glomeau, the group's percussionist and companion to singer-guitarist Tia Gouttebel, and the brilliant mind and prankster behind the Muddy Gurdy project. Marco had wanted the adventure to continue as planned, with this chapter on the Louisiana soil that the group had already explored several times. The new trio (with Gilles Chabenat on hurdy-gurdy and friend Fabrice Bony on percussion) recorded Seven as they know how: quickly and well. In one week, in a whirlwind of encounters, with songs and people, sometimes arranged long ago and sometimes from one day to the next, in places where people live (a classroom with 50 children in the chorus, a boat, a lawn, the stage of a club while the customers are having drinks...), with a small technical team and a mobile studio for the recording. In this cool, frenetic and spiritual album, we hear Cajun music, zydeco accordion, a Mardi Gras Indian chief's song, and revisited classics by Nina Simone, Muddy Waters and Hank Williams. We discover the 'juror' of the Broussard Sisters (and it's a revelation). We savour the richness of the Louisiana ingredients, and the trio's talent for transforming them into Muddy Gurdy songs. No dogma, no ethnomusicological pretensions, just the pleasure of meeting and sharing. Seven is not a history lesson, but a lesson in life and perhaps even survival. Why is this third album called Seven? Because they left for Louisiana as a six-piece, but Marco Glomeau's spirit was with them on the trip, always present in the group's adventure and in their hearts.’’ Stéphane Deschamps

David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg are back with “Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion”, playing several dates at prestigious festivals across Europe. The album “Mazel Tov Cocktail Party” was released on February 25, 2022 by Label Bleu and Table Pounding Records / L'Autre Distribution to rave reviews (see below). David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg have since decided to rename the project “Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion”, as this is more in line with what they want to convey: “an uncategorized explosion of good vibes, with incredibly diverse music and people coming together in a new global sound.’’ Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion consists of: David Krakauer, clarinet and vocals Kathleen Tagg, keyboards, cello, accordion, electronics/samples Sarah MK, MC, vocals and rap Martin Shamoonpour, daf (Iranian frame drum), jaw harp and mouth percussion Yoshie Fruchter, electric guitar, oud and mandolin Jerome Harris, bass and vocals John Hadfield, drums and percussion The artists will perform this summer in Europe on the following dates: - July 5: Jazz à Vienne (38) - July 7: Rudolstadt Festival  (Germany) - July 26 & 27: Schleswig Holstein Festival  (Germany) They will also be performing in France in the autumn: - November 19: La Seine musicale, Boulogne (92) - November 20: Éclats d'Émail Jazz Édition, Limoges (87) - November 23: Cité musicale, L'Arsenal, Metz (57) From Mazel Tov Cocktail Party to Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion: Always in search of new aesthetic frontiers and new sounds, clarinetist, composer and conductor David Krakauer has teamed up with producer Kathleen Tagg to create a cathartic expression of joy and affirmation. In response to the rise of bigotry and intolerance around the world, Krakauer and Tagg have assembled a team of artists from a wide variety of genres and cultural backgrounds to convey a counter-message of positivity that celebrates our common humanity. Good Vibes Explosion was conceived and created by Krakauer and producer Kathleen Tagg as an “explosion of good vibrations” in response to the current climate of incredible polarization and negativity that pervades our daily lives. Their album, Mazel Tov Cocktail Party, with a tongue-in-cheek title that references a pundit’s slip-of the tongue, has received rave reviews across North America and Europe. Alongside Krakauer and Tagg, the project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa: clarinet virtuoso Krakauer stands out as the godfather of Tagg's eccentric keyboards and production, Iranian drummer and multi-talent Martin Shamanpoor, the virtuoso bass of jazz guru Jerome Harris, the voice and words of soul singer and rapper Sarah MK and the lines of oudist/guitarist Yoshie Fruchter. Together they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. This project was created in response to the current climate of polarization that pervades our daily lives. In these uncertain times, it’s a chance to come together to celebrate our common humanity and foster joy, positivity and togetherness. Their influences are global, but the sound they create collectively has produced something uniquely their own. Familiar dance forms such as Polka or Square Dance never sounded this way before, with hand drumming, propulsive electronic beats, lyrics calling for catharsis and positivity, deep grooves and Krakauer’s wailing clarinet crying out for us to join together, celebrate and feel the power in our aliveness. For 25 years, David Krakauer has spearheaded projects that bring together multicultural elements in unexpected ways. He is considered one of the leading forces redefining and reimagining the music of his Eastern European Jewish cultural heritage. In 2008, he founded Table Pounding Records as a hub for cross-genre projects. Then in 2015, Kathleen Tagg joined Krakauer in the production and creation of Table Pounding Records: Table Pounding Music.

Söndörgő will unveil their new album ‘’Gyezz’’ on its release June 28, 2024, on Coming Up Music / L’Autre Distribution. Their singles ‘Spoon’ and ‘Hid’ are already available on all platforms. The band will be touring France this summer: - 9 July 2024: Festival Convivencia - Ayguesvives (31) - 11 July 2024: Aux Heures d'été - Nantes (44) Söndörgő is made up of : Ábel Dénes : double bass, tapan Áron Eredics : first tamboura, tamboura cello, derbuka, tapan Benjamin Eredics : kontra tambura, trumpet Dávid Eredics : alto tambourine, clarinet, alto saxophone, kaval Salamon Eredics : alto tambourine, accordion, hulusi, frula With Chris Potter on tracks 1, 2, 5, 8 Resilience in Harmony: A Note from the Band In the midst of global turmoil, our band emerged as a robust force, surmounting challenges and uncertainties. In the chaos, our music became the catalyst for hope and inspiration. We remained steadfast in our commitment to our craft as the resonance illuminated the darkness, reigniting our collective spirit. In less than 24 hours, in Budapest, we harnessed the power of our musical synergy. Crafting an unforgettable testament to resilience and creativity, with Chris Potter's special guest appearance adding a unique dimension to our album. The album embodies the transformative power of music, offering solace and inspiration to all who seek refuge in its melodies. We extend our deepest gratitude to Chris Potter for his extraordinary talent. His involvement in making music together with us is one of the greatest honors in the band's history. For embarking on this journey with us, special thanks to you, our listeners. May our music serve as a guiding light through life's turbulent waters. Söndörgő short biography: The primordial nature of traditional music, the sophistication of classical compositions, the energies of rock music and the purity of Bartók's thinking characterize the Hungarian band Söndörgő, one of the most exciting, innovative and successful bands on the international world music scene. When Söndörgő was formed more than a quarter of a century ago, the members were still children and practically grew up along with the band. Four of the five members are part of the same family of musicians: three brothers (Aaron, Benjamin and Salamon Eredics) and a cousin (David Eredics). Their spiritual backbone is the legendary Vujicsics Ensemble, which has been playing authentic South Slavic folk music for close to fifty years: father and uncle figures, along with other Eredics musicians. Thus, in accordance with Zoltán Kodály’s ideals, the musical education of the members of Söndörgő began nine months before their birth. "The year 2024 marked a pivotal turning point for the band, ushering in a new era of growth and creative exploration. With the signing of a groundbreaking record deal with esteemed label Ground Up Music, the band set the stage for the much-anticipated release of their transformative album "Gyezz" in the summer of the same year, featuring the illustrious jazz saxophonist Chris Potter. Amidst this period of profound evolution, the band also embarked on an exciting partnership with the forward-thinking management team at 3S Music."