Balkansemblet – Curved Grooves (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2009)
The Balkansemblet album, “Curved grooves” released by Etnisk Musikklubb in 2009, marked a milestone in the band’s journey of musical exploration since the 1980s. The band’s music has evolved to become more open and improvisational, and the majority of the album’s compositions have been self-created. Despite these changes, the music still retains its roots in the rhythms, scales and sounds of the Balkans, and the feeling of boldness and spontaneity permeates the entire record.
Balkansemblet’s musical achievements have been recognized by the Norwegian music community, having won the country’s top music award for their self-titled album in 1985. After a two-decade hiatus, the group made their return in 2005 with two original members and three new highly qualified members. talented musicians. The initial phase of the band’s journey was an odyssey of discovery of the rich musical and cultural heritage of the Balkans, culminating in the release of their albums “Balkan Samlet” and “Kvikk Sand”, numerous radio and television appearances, as well as as live performances. across Norway and Scandinavia.
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. Additionally, Angel is the co-founder of Transglobal table of world music, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates the tapestry of global sounds. Additionally, he entered the recording business, producing albums and compilations of world music in the studio. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts and Music of the World.