Esbe – Saqqara (New Cat Music, 2020)
Saqqara is the fifth studio album from multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Esbe. The artist from London (UK), has put together a great set of musical pieces inspired by her trips taken before global travel restrictions. Esbe spent time in Saqqara (also known as Sakkara), the oldest necropolis pyramid in Egypt. The album is inspired by the art and artifacts Esbe observed in Egypt.
Esbe has her own studio in London and she composed and produced all the music on the album. Saqqara features her captivating classically-trained and Middle-Eastern inspired vocals, Arabic strings accompanied by electronic layers and beats, sound effects and trance-like percussion. Esbe’s style has connections to the sound of pioneering band Dead Can Dance.
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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.