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AREASUD ELECTRIC ROOTS
A SICILIAN TAKE ON TRAD'INNOVATION
NEW RELEASE
available now
Album: AREASUD ELECTRIC ROOTS
Artist: AREASUD ELECTRIC ROOTS
Country: ITALY
Genre: WORLD / CONTEMPORARY
Label: COMUSI’ / MHODI’ MUSIC COMPANY
distribution: YOU INDEPENDENT
Cat#: MHD230000189
Released: Thursday 21st March 2024
Embark on a musical journey with Areasud Electric Roots, the groundbreaking new studio album by a collective of visionary artists based in Sicily.
Born as a parallel project of the esteemed Quartetto Areasud in 2023, this dynamic ensemble led by the Palermo-based producer and composer Alfredo Giammanco transcends the boundaries of Sicilian folk & world music, and defies conventions.
Collaborating with young composer Mattia Cavallaro, the ensemble ventures into uncharted territory, infusing traditional themes with electronic elements and pushing the boundaries of improvisation.
Featuring a diverse array of guest artists, including a string quartet and Moroccan singer Said Tichiti, the album is a mesmerizing fusion of cultural influences and artistic expression. From the enchanting melodies of 'Yatir' to the hypnotic rhythms of 'Electric Roots,' each track offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Mediterranean storytelling and musical heritage.
Track List
1. OGIGIA
Text: trad.
Music: M. Cuzzocrea – M. Gulisano
2. TARANTELLA IBLEA
Music: M. Cavallaro
3. NA FURMICA
Text: trad.
Music: M. Carnemolla – M. Cuzzocrea – M. Gulisano
4. NTRIZZARI
Musica: M. Cavallaro
5. MUKHATER
Text: trad. / F. Taher
Music: M. Carnemolla – M. Cuzzocrea – M. Gulisano
6. FLATUS VOCIS
Text: trad.
Music M. Cavallaro – M. Cuzzocrea
7. YA TIR
Text: trad. / S. Tichiti
Music: M. Cuzzocrea – M. Gulisano – S. Tichiti
8. ALLA ZAMPOGNARA
Music: M. Cavallaro
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Recordings – Marco Carnemolla, Catania - Antonio Torresi, Trecastagni - Szabolcs Puha, Balatonboglár
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Mixing – Szabolcs Puha / Marco Carnemolla, Budapest (June 2021)
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Mastering – Marco Carnemolla (February2024)
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Production – Mario Gulisano / Maurizio Cuzzocrea
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String Arrangements – Mattia Cavallaro
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Programming & Mixing Arrangements – Alfredo Giammanco
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Publishing & Distribution - Mhodì Music Company
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Cover Art – Andrea Dipasquale
Mhodì Music Company © 2024
Management – Darshan Associazione Culturale
Booking IT +39 349 5149330
International Booking - Music4You
Support: NUOVOIMAIE – with funding for Nuove produzioni discografiche 2023 / 2024
Musicians
Maurizio Cuzzocrea – lead voice, chitarra battente, 12 string guitar, marranzano, dombra, back vocals
Mario Gulisano – cajon, marranzano, tamburello, qaraqueb, back vocals
Franco Barbanera – ney, friscalettu, gaida bulgara, gaita galiziana
Marco Carnemolla – bass
Alfredo Giammanco – didjeridoo, Tibetan bells, elettronics & programming
Valerio D’Ercole – violin
Eszter Filóné Nagy – violin
Erzsébet Palojtay – viola
Mátyás Ölveti – cello
Saïd Tichiti – guembri, voice, bendhir, qaraqueb in Yatir
Faisal Taher – voice in Mukhater
Riccardo Gerbino – tabla in Mukhater
Carmelo Siciliano – oud in Mukhater
Enrico Grassi Bertazzi – tamburello in Mukhater
Branislav Radjkovic – doublebass in Ogigia
Roberta Bullace – viola in Na Furmica
Giampiero Cannata – mandola in Na Furmica
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