Name: Forevermore Transcending: the ashram albums of Alice "Swamini Turiyasangitananda" Coltrane by Freeform Frosty
Duration: 1 h

THX RADHA. PLAYING THIS AT 5 AM I FIND MYSELF SINGING AND HUMMING THESE BUDGEONS I HAVEN'T HEARD FOR SO LONG . BUT THEY APPARANTLY WERE INTERNALIZED....WHAT A PRICELESS EXPERIENCE MEETING YOU, GOING TO LIVE AT THE ASHRAM AND OPENING THIS PART OF MY HEART TO WORSHIP.

SWAMI TAUGHT ME MORE THAN I REALIZED AT THE TIME AND I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO HER AND ALL THE STUDENTS AT THE ASHRAM FOR TAKING ME  AND MY CHILDREN INTO THEIR HEARTS

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)

“Heddon Street” is the closing track from ‘Perfect Strangers,’ the debut album by a new psychedelic jazz quartet Lophae (pronounced “Lo-Fi”) led by guitarist and composer Greg Sanders.


Read more: https://twistedsoulmusic.org/2024/12/10/lophae-heddon-street-ts-premiere/

Perfect Strangers

Lophae - Heddon Street (TS Premiere)

Flora

Trick Tree

Into Harmony

Into Harmony (feat. Julia Biel)

This radio program is focused on Alice "Turiya Sangitananda" Coltrane's devotional music, specifically the four albums she self-released through her ashram between 1982-1995. In this period of spiritual reflection at her California ashram, Coltrane’s music took flight into higher dimensions.

We hear about these singular works and gain insight into her intention through the voices of Turiya's family, students and musical collaborators including : Radha Botofasina, Varun Soni, Sita Michelle Coltrane, Purusha Hickson, Ashley Kahn, Brandee Younger, Flying Lotus, Shankari Adams, Ed Michel, Surya Botofasina, Marilyn McLeod Ellison, Reggie Workman, Baker Bigsby and Oranyan Coltrane.

Produced by Mark "Frosty" McNeill
Art by the luminous talent Jess Rotter.

Forevermore Transcending: the ashram albums of Alice "Swamini Turiyasangitananda" Coltrane

Tracklist
1. Moiré (Piano & Organ)	
2. Rock In The Video Age	
3. They, Them	
4. Them, Their	
5. Tendency	
6. Moiré (Strings)	
7. Do Dekor	
8. Drift

Jan Jelinek - Loop Finding Jazz Records (Full Album)

Third installment of my new show CALM ROOTS on NTS radio- playing all the music I don't get to play out much as DJ. 
Some of the music I love the most. This show features the new release on our Touching Bass Label - the NUNU mixtape by Clever Austin: https://touching-bass.bandcamp.com/ 
Hope you enjoy these two hours :)
Meditative, repetitive, transformative, HEALING


Artwork by me

Forevermore Transcending: the ashram albums of Alice "Swamini Turiyasangitananda" Coltrane

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