Results for "Juno"

Ahmed Moneka

Drawing on his Afro-Sufi musical heritage, Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka presents a vibrant and transcendent fusion of African rhythms and Arabic folk melodies, enriched by contemporary influences of funk, soul, and jazz. Reflecting on his personal journey as an artist, actor, and activist—who fled Baghdad for Toronto as a refugee after his involvement in a film about gay rights—Moneka, alongside his stellar global ensemble, invites listeners to a jubilant celebration of life. His music explores love in all its forms while evoking a deep sense of longing for one's homeland, all through original compositions and timeless Middle Eastern classics.

Juno

By David Lavoie

Label: Inner Ocean Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: The Equestrian; Juno; Pacific Swift; Square; Masculin Féminin; Climate Change; The Grouch; Melatonin; Flambéed Bananas.

David Lavoie Quartet: Juno

by John Bricker
April 26, 2020

The experimental and avant-garde side of jazz can be incredibly rewarding and a whole lot of fun, whether delivering the adventurous dynamics of a Sun Ra epic or a maelstrom of dissonance at the climax of an Angles 9 track. But, despite the value of risk-taking and innovation, straight-forward and focused jam albums will always have ...