World music by Rusalki, Michel Banabila and Jungle by Night.
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Rusalki (Russian for mermaids) is an unaccompanied vocal quartet domiciled in Amsterdam. They sing traditional songs from Europe, Asia and Africa in more than 25 languages. The repertoire varies from Russian, Balkan and Roma music to a more exotic mix of songs from Kurdistan, Vietnam, Kenya, Nepal, Ireland, Pakistan and many other countries. Most of the polyphonic harmonies are unaccompanied, though some are accompanied by guitar or accordion.
CD: Kumushki – Rusalki. Label: Silvox (2008), code: sil 207.
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Michel Banabila is an internationally appreciated Dutch producer and composer. He fuses jazz, electronic and classical music to an original whole. In addition to regular musical instruments Banabila uses a variety of experimental techniques to create his music. This desire for experimentation doesn’t get in the way of the music’s accessibility. Banabila’s cooperation with trumpet player Eric Vloeimans on the album VoizNoiz from 2002, was awarded an Edison and was nominated for a Golden Calf, the most important Dutch film award. Banabila’s music is also regularly used in films, documentaries and dance and theatre productions.
CD: Voiz Noiz – Urban Sound Scapes – Banabila. Label: STREAM (1999), code: STREAM 99001 / 5 20777 2.
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Jungle by Night is a young, groovy, promising band from Amsterdam. The 9-headed band consists entirely of friends, family and acquintances. Their first album ‘Jungle by Night’ was inspired by African music and is a mix of Nigerian afrobeat and Ethiopian jazz, played with a Western twist. The band has played every significant event in the Netherlands, whether it’s a jazz festival like North Sea Jazz, a rock festival like Lowlands or a World music festival like Mundial. And the audience loves it!
CD: Jungle by night –Jungle by Night. Label: Kindred Spirits (2011), Code: KS 033LP – eulp. Video
