BraAgas – O ptácích a rybách (Indies Scope, 2018)
BraAgas is an all-female ensemble and one of the finest performers of contemporary Czech folk music. Even though they are known for playing music from various parts of the world, on O ptácích a rybách (About birds and fish) they focus on fascinating recreations of Moravian songs.
O ptácích a rybách contains a set of engaging songs where BraAgas treats the listener to a mix of solo and harmony vocals along with a wide range of traditional musical instruments from the Czech Republic and other cultures, such as dudy (bagpipes), nyckelharpa, frame drums, shepherd’s flutes, fiddle and various types of percussion.
The lineup on O ptácích a rybách includes Kateřina Göttlichová on vocals, guitar, nyckelharpa, bagpipes; Michaela Krbcová on vocals, drums, percussion; Karla Braunová on vocals, flute, clarinet, bagpipes, wind instruments; and Michala Hrbková on vocals and violin. Guests: Jan Hrbek on bass; Jan Balcar on guitar and didgeridoo; Jan Klíma on vocals; and Jan Hrbek on vocals.
O ptácích a rybách features remarkably expressive vocals, all enhanced by a masterful and lush mix of Medieval and Czech folk music. Highly recommended.
Buy the digital version of O ptácích a rybách or the CD from www.indiesrec.cz/alba/1560/o-ptacich-a-rybach
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
