[Music] Zbigniew Preisner – Reqeuiem For My Friend

December 1, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

Zbigniew Preisner is one of Europe’s leading film composers. Hollywood would do well to bring him over for more work.

[Music] Yat-Kha – Karangailyg Kara Hovaa (Dyngyldai)

November 30, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

The greatest alternative music band to ever come out of the Tuva region is Russia, Yat-Kha left a legacy of mixing throat music that worked very well in a rock context.

[Music] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – White Christmas

November 27, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

Though I normally prefer listening to hymns during this time of the year, it’s time to break out some soul music as well, courtesy of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.

[Music] Setna – Live: Voir / Ouverture / Conscience

November 24, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

Thanks to Tyler Chovski who posted this rather remarkable ensemble from France. Setna are heavily influenced by Magma and do a great job working in the zeuhl genre.

[Music] Rational Diet – Pukhow

November 23, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

It’s a crying shame that Belarusian Rock-In-Opposition-influenced band Rational Diet is no more. For my taste, they had carried the torch first illumined by bands such as Art Zoyd, Univers Zero and Henry Cow.

[Music] Miguel Alzerreka Cuarteto – Lord Suave

November 23, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

Miguel Alzerreka is a vibraphonist from Mexico. I came across him thanks to a newsletter from Museo Tamayo, one of Mexico’s best centers for art, music and culture.

Miguel also has a Soundcloud page worth exploring.

[Music] Influenza – Astral Plane

November 21, 2015 / Rudy Carrera / Leave a comment

A very pleasant surprise from this obscure Dutch band. I’m not sure if Influenza has a website, but former member of the band Peng Øffe, is the man responsible for posting this nugget.