As is the case around the world, record labels became the main mouthpieces for this culture in Denmark. Despite the country's small territory and population, they managed to fill almost every imaginable stylistic spectrum. Among those most open to avant-garde and crossover sounds, Barefoot Records, ILK Music, and, of course, April Records—the protagonist of this story—stand out.
Read MorePerhaps the best way to describe Kateryna’s art and essence is through a biblical proverb: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” While some musicians speak through heavy, resonant sound, Kateryna Kravchenko has joined those who believe in the power of thoughtful metaphor and the gentle re-actualization of authenticity.
Read MoreAustrian electroacoustic composer and artist explains his original visions of music, culture, and modern-day mysticism.
Read MoreIt’s hard to characterize Myra Melford by any definite musical genre. She has passed through some important periods of studying at the beginning of her carreer (the end of 80ths). It was always tightly connected with her inner fights and searchings her own style.
Read MoreA hard-core fan of Led Zeppelin, and John Scofield, do not fit into the image of a rocker or a jazzman, because taking into account the amount of music he managed to play, there is absolutely no need in it.
Read MoreWhen the use of the traditional folk music in jazz has not yet been so wide-spread, there was a kind of club of the elect. For these improvisers, their ancient culture was a natural part of the music language as all other aspects of something modern.
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