florence adooni: a.o.e.i.u.
Francisco Espregueira
Florence Adooni highly awaited debut album, A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity) via Philophon Records, is a lively take on Ghanaian highlife, given a contemporary, otherworldly spin.
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pellegrino & zodyaco: koinè
Francisco Espregueira
Pellegrino & Zodyaco's Koinè, released last friday on Early Sounds Recordings, isn't simply just an album; it's a declaration of intent, a "common language" where musical dialects intertwine to create a rich mosaic of sound.
Read Moreseptember '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
September ‘24 playlist is composed by 50 tracks summarizing many different releases and artists we’ve showcased here.
Read Morejaubi: a sound heart
Francisco Espregueira
A Sound Heart is a beautiful and introspective album - a must-listen for fans of jazz, spiritual music, and those seeking a meaningful musical experience.
Read Moreaugust '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that came out and we didn’t have the opportunity to write about.
Read Moredrum dance: zani!
Francisco Espregueira
The four-track journey takes listeners on a global sonic adventure, blending cosmic vibes with Chicago footwork, Latin boogie, and dub-infused jazz.
Read Morejune '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
There’s plenty of contemporary electronica, groundbreaking jazz, smooth hip hop vibes and sounds from all over the place. Literally. This selection, more than including all of this music, is an invitation for everyone reading to go deeper into new galaxies of sound.
Read Moremay '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
May 2024 breezes through the rhythms of jazz, deep house, instrumental hip hop and music from the world. There’s always that impending feeling of discovery every day that makes us move deeper into genres, movements, artists.
Read Morejanuary '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The selection of ~40 tracks includes, as usual, a "best of" compilation featuring the finest tunes we've encountered in January, concluding the playlist with elements that shape our musical preferences.
Read Morekonkolo orchestra: future pasts
Francisco Espregueira
Future Pasts is the debut album from Konkolo Orchestra, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Alexis Malefakis - steeped in the rich traditions of jazzy afrobeat and highlife,and paying homage to legends like Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, and Ebo Taylor.
Read Moresidi bou said: sidi bou said
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by Paolo Russi, one-half of the brilliant minds behind the Flankup Recordings label, and Marco Lanfranchi (aka Indy), this album is a captivating exploration of Arabic-influenced disco, Afro-house, and Balearic rhythms.
Read Morerex omar: rex omar
Francisco Espregueira
Ghanaian highlife musician Rex Omar has recently released a self-titled album on Soundway Records. With a career spanning 30 years, Omar has become a prominent figure in the Ghana music scene, pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds.
Read Morejohn beltran: serendipia
Francisco Espregueira
Serendipia builds upon the foundations of Beltran's previous works, and takes us on a mesmerizing sonic adventure. The title itself hints at the joy of delightful surprises, and this album delivers just that.
Read Morepedro ricardo & damián botigué: un nuevo amanecer
Francisco Espregueira
Barcelona's renowned record label, Canela En Surco, proudly unveils the mesmerizing collaborative debut album from Pedro Ricardo & Damián Botigué. Un Nuevo Amanecer, translated to ‘A New Dawn’, is a magnum opus that has been crafted over four years.
Read Moremay '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
60 for the soul. May went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month.
Read Morepremiere: pedro ricardo & damián botigué - mar de fora
Francisco Espregueira
"Mar De Fora” takes us into a candombe and bossa nova jam with spacey features. The sixth track of "Un Nuevo Amanecer" is a delight to our soul, featuring Félix Rossy on trumpet and Luís Táñez on cajón and guitar.
Read Morekrewcial: the motherland ep
Francisco Espregueira
The Motherland EP, released last friday by Heist Recordings, is a captivating EP and a tribute to the infectious rhythms and grooves that the immense African continent has to offer.
Read Moremarch '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
March is typically a month, in which, an overwhelming amount of great music is released. As the great work of independent artists and labels further spans worldwide, it is truly remarkable the amount of original, creative and groovy inputs we are constantly receiving at o sótão.
Read Morefebruary '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
We're hyped to present our latest playlist of 50 tracks. This compilation showcases our favorite jams from February, and it's one of the most diverse ones yet. We've got classic house music, broken beat, ambient, neo-soul, and mind-blowing contemporary beats that defy convention.
Read Moretunico: tunico
Francisco Espregueira
Tunico's debut album blends Brazilian roots rhythms with global jazz, creating a groovy and mystical sound. Featuring musicians from Rio, it's a modern classic that captivates listeners.
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