Anja Skybakmoen – Strand og hav (Skippy Records, 2024)
Anja Skybakmoen’s latest album, Strand og hav (Skippy Records, 2024), highlights her talent as a songwriter and vocalist, celebrated for years in Norway’s pop and jazz scenes. Known for her technical finesse and the ability to evoke profound atmospheres and emotions, Anja offers listeners a rewarding experience.
Strand og hav serves as an affective solidarity project, paying homage to Persian culture and Iranian star Googoosh’s music. This album seamlessly combines splendid Nordic jazz and Middle Eastern influences with soul-stirring Persian vocals and poetry, creating a powerful cross-continental dialog of unity and empathy. Indeed, Anja Skybakmoen and her accomplished band craft an elegant, precious and beautiful musical universe that feels timeless.
The music is not only aesthetically breathtaking but also a heartfelt tribute to cultural exchange. Through this musical exaltation and solidarity initiative, Anja prompts reflection on Iran’s quest for freedom, reminding listeners that these struggles resonate universally.
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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.