Recordings by the artist known as Namsung (and other aliases) - Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer, DJ, Singer.

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A creative group of musicians with a distinct African Fula sound in an European twist. A scintillating global sound – fresh, dynamic, and a spirited love of playing. Having emerged out of the 'Music World: Series - 'Mark Lotz & 'A Fula’s Call' subsequently hit the road with wheels spinning on tours (2006-10) in Holland, Ukraine, Moldavia, Bulgaria, Egypt and Russia. Their CD release 'Mark Lotz Meets Omar Ka, LIINGU (2007/08)' acheived high international acclaim and was nominated for the Mixed Magazine price in 2010, Cd of the month, special feature, rated top ten at radiostations all over the globe, etc. Flutist Mark Alban Lotz and vocalist/guitarist Omar Ka with roots in the Niger and form the pounding hart of 'A Fula's Call' that includes Bao Sissoko (cora, vocals) Jeroen van Vliet (keys) and Afra Mussawisade (percussion). 2010 saw a spectacular collaboration with the Euregion Brass, Wind and Percussion Orchestra. A Fula's Call is 'Eurafrican' music with an itching global touch, a spiritual crossover. 


A Fula's Call has worked with: Raphael Vanoli (Germany), Sandip Battacharrya (India) Mustapha Znaida (Morroco) Sebastian Pott (Germany) Namghyal Llahmo (Nepal) Serigne N'Gueye (Senegal) Ebu Gaye Mada (Senegal) Ken Kutai (Senegal) Alexei Levin (Russia) Oleg Kiriev (Russia) Ulas Aksunger (Turkey) Mark Tuinstra (The Netherlands) Reno Steba (Aruba) Ahmet Nazmi (Egypt) Niti Ranjan Biswas (Bengali). 
KBCS 91.3 FM (États-Unis) This is what the world needs - honest, organic, natural collaborations where heart meets sound. 'DELIGHTFUL, ROBUST, STRONG, and a host of other adjectives I'd ascribe to this beautiful release. It is a powerful moment to surrender to what the music wants [to be].


A DIY record label and zine out of Beijing, China. Documenting the creative scene from the inside. The zine comes out every quarter while the label is always working on a fresh release or two. Check it out:

a music show featuring underground and independent Chinese music broadcast from China Radio International in Beijing to major FM stations throughout mainland China.

SWEDISH EXPERIMENTAL POP

”What do you get if you mix Kate Bush with circus-cabaret music and free jazz? The Malmö band Cure-a-Phobia is a possible answer to that question”
– Ralph Bretzer, Skånska dagbladet

BAND MEMBERS
Jenny Nilsson: Lead vocals and Glockenspiel
Fanny Gunnarsson: Piano, vocals and accordion
Elina Nygren: Viola and musical saw
Anne Marte Eggen: Bass guitar

Cure-a-Phobia consists of musicians with different musical backgrounds ranging from jazz to folk to musicals and classical music, but with a mutual love of experimentation and improvisation. Their encounter with one another in music is unique. All four individuals form the band, the music’s distinctive sound and its direction. Together they produce a unique sound with a touch of jazz, pop and what one may call cabaret, with their very own signature.
The music, composed by Jenny Nilsson and arranged by Cure-a-Phobia, follows no written rules or patterns. It is seldom fixed to a specific key or time signature but is still rhythmic and somehow logical. The lyrics are touching, funny, or questioning and invite personal interpretations.

BACKGROUND
Cure-a-Phobia was initially formed as an experiment in overcoming fears. Stage fright, performance anxiety and inferiority were primary targets.  They wanted to expose themselves to their fears by throwing themselves into the unknown, such as playing an instrument they couldn’t master and laying their bare souls to the audience. The result was love! Cure-a-Phobia has since then developed into the small lump of glowing, music and desire as they are today.

Cure-a-Phobia have released two albums – “Water” (2012) and “What’s kind about Mankind” (2014). In spring 2012, they produced the music and dance show “Under the boat” in collaboration with two contemporary dancers. This spring (2015) they will tour Sweden and Germany, and in September they will join the Artist in Residency program in Kunming, China.

Electronic shaman, live guitar, and various other instruments. Recorded at Satobato Ashram, Kathmandu

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