What if Cuban musicians from the early part of the Twentieth century heard the kundiman, harana, and danzas that came from the Philippines of the late Nineteenth century? Or, what if Filipino musicians had the opportunity to hear the Cuban orquestas, charangas, and conjuntos? In what ways might Filipino composers incorporate the rich polyrhythmic musics of Cuba which were originally a blend of Western European (Spanish, and later, French) form and harmony, and African (Yoruba and Bantu) percussion musics? What if Cubans had a chance to hear the rich Rondalla traditions of the Philippines? Could there be a musical
bridge between the Philippines and Cuba given their shared Spanish colonial history? This project is my artistic response to those questions.
I discovered this emerging artist through the #YouFollowMeIFollowYou campaign. Intriguing and conceptual musician whose soundworld is expansive! Iridium Records
Experimental electronics meet transformative spiritual jazz on the solo debut from Australian saxophonist Moshe (fka John Jelly, JK Group). Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 1, 2023
The second album from this Glasgow-based jazz group sports soulful melodies and complex arrangements without sacrificing accessibility. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 30, 2022