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ZENA are a London-born duo shaped by a shared Ethiopian heritage: keyboardist-producer Yohan Kebede (Kokoroko) and bassist-producer Menelik. Their music carries the warmth of the living rooms it was born in. Ethiopian melodies thread their songwriting, leaning into soul and R&B while catching light from jazz, dub and psychedelic rock. Together, these threads flow into rich soundscapes and earthy rhythms. ZENA bring their roots into dialogue with the traditions they’ve long played, braiding family stories with a rule-breaking edge that’s unmistakably theirs. Following three sold out London headline shows, plus appearances at We Out Here Festival and on NTS Radio, they release their debut single, “Anchi Bale Gamé” on Brownswood Recordings.
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Harpist/Composer Edmar Castaneda Releases "Double Portion" Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Miguel Zena^3n from Arpa Y Voz Records.
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Edmar Castaneda's new album may be titled Double Portion (Arpa Y Vaz Records, Street Date April 17th, 2012), but don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting more of this sumptuous meal after you've tasted it. Castaneda, who has virtually reinvented the role of the harp in jazz singlehandedly within the past several years, explores fertile new territory on his latest release, fusing the sounds of his native Colombia with the energy of his adopted home of New York City. ...
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