Hasa-Mazzotta – Novilunio (Ponderosa, 2017)
Redi Hasa and Maria Mazzotta is a remarkable duo representing two diverse European traditions. Redi Hasa is a remarkable Albanian cellist who appears in many of Ludovico Einaudi’s recordings. Maria Mazzotta is a passionate singer, one of the greatest voices from Salento in southern Italy.
Novilunio is the duo’s new collaboration. Here, Redi Hasa and Maria Mazzotta continue to explore the sounds from the two southern banks of the Adriatic Sea: Albanian music and southern Italy’s tarantellas; although this time the two musicians go beyond, incorporating evocative classical music, jazz, Mediterranean, Moroccan and Middle Eastern influences.
On most of the songs Maria Mazzotta the Apulian dialect, while she sings in French on two tracks.
Novilunio is a beautifully constructed album that brings together the wonderful voice of Maria Mazzotta and the spectacular, versatile cello of Redi Hasa.
Buy the Novilunio CD in Europe or the digital download.
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.
