New York - Addis - London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

Fikratchin with Menelik Wossenatchew

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Mt Baker

Produced and Mixed by Carlos Niño
Mastered by Benjamin Tierney and David Allen

Cover Art by Nep Sidhu  
Design and Layout by Craig Hansen

03 Actually (with Deantoni Parks Jamael Dean And Nate Mercereau)

Continuum 1

At the forefront of a rising wave of Brazilian artists captivating international audiences, Nyron Higor brings a quiet yet potent sense of wonder to his new self-titled album. Born in Maceió, Higor’s latest work is rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB. Within the peaceful surroundings of his home, Higor weaves these roots together with global influences and contemporary production techniques, for a uniquely dreamlike vision of hope.

Following the success of his self-released debut Fio de Lâmina—an instrumental record of delicately balanced rhythmic and harmonic patterns, which earned support from tastemakers like Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, and John Gomez—Higor’s new album is a move towards a more expansive, lyrical exploration of transcendence and triumph. As Higor explains, “This album is a test of resistance and a big event in my life as a young Black man from the Northeast and coming from a humble background, financially speaking, its context is political.”

Taking his demos and unfinished tracks to São Paulo, Higor worked alongside friends and collaborators from Brazil’s vibrant contemporary music scene—including fellow Maceioense artists Bruno Berle, Batata Boy, and New York-based Brazilian vocalist Alici Sol—assembling a rich musical landscape and a cutting edge development on the musical world from which he emerges.  

For Higor, the process of recording and producing in close collaboration with Berle and Batata Boy allowed him to fully cultivate the emotive power of his compositions. Album opener "Ciranda" sets the tone with a slow frevo rhythm, as wistful trombone melodies and melancholic acoustic guitar harmonies create an atmosphere both intimate and grand. Lead single "São Só Palavras," featuring Alici Sol and Bruno Berle, captures both the lightness and depth of young love in an all too fleeting minute-and-a-half moment of soaring brilliance. 

Building upon the instrumental sound of his debut, “Louro Cantador” with its playful organ, birdlike whistles and elegant acoustic guitar, emanates a kind of rare natural beauty, as each sound dances amidst the gentle pulse of Higor's bass—his main instrument. 
Through ten carefully crafted tracks, Higor’s acuity for sound and silence draws listeners into a place that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Above all, I value making music that brings me genuine satisfaction. I’m always looking for depth in the things I create.” 

This album is a testament to the timeless themes that define Higor’s artistry, as well as his creative drive to overcome the obstacles he faces. Conveying his feelings of jubilance for his work, Higor notes, “This work is liberating, contemplative and victorious!” Each track invites the listener to experience the raw intimacy, the joy and longing, and the otherworldly ingenuity of Brazilian music, which seems to endlessly keep us coming back for more.


Nyron Higor - Estou Pensando Em Você (feat. Johanna)

Esrever Ni Rehtaf

The Breadline (feat. Max Porter)

Sitting on the Moon

Mexican Summer

Chassol – Birds, Pt. I

Passive Aggressive

Hanging Glass Structure

The third album from Duval Timothy. Released on Carrying Colour 27 October 2017.

Recorded by Duval Timothy
London & Bath, UK
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Kyoto, Japan

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Alice Coltrane - Reflection on Creation and Space (A 

Five Year View) LP 1973 [FULL ALBUM]

REFLECTION ON CREATION AND SPACE
Released — 1973
Recorded — 1968 - 1972
Length — 1:20:41
Label — Impulse! Records
Producer — Alice Coltrane, Bob Thiele, Ed Michel


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Alice Coltrane - Reflection On Creation And Space (A Five Year View) LP 1973 [FULL ALBUM]

Alice Coltrane - Reflection On Creation And Space (A Five Year View) LP 1973 [FULL ALBUM]

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