Saluti! You know what, had I not been born English
I’d probably choose to be Italian. Good wine, good food, good lovin’...and a
climate that supports all three of these life-affirming pleasures...what’s not
to like eh? I’m mulling all this over whilst listening to Karnaval Fou, the
brand new album from Bologna’s Rumba De Bodas, an equally delightful treat from
one of the best live acts I’ve ever seen (and I’ve been lucky enough to see
quite a few). Musically it rather brilliantly blends together ska and jazz with
a little electro here there and just a dash of Italian magic to conjure up the
kind of album that could quite frankly get the dead up and dancing.
Lead singer Matilda De Angelis’ voice is a delight
from start to finish, capable of whipping up a party mood on opening number
Sweet Sunshine (the kind of track Paloma Faith would sell her soul for) or
yanking at the heart strings on standout track La Ballade du Dernier
Prisonnier. Piaf herself would be proud of that one. In between the band dish
up a little West African highlife courtesy of Marary Fo, some electro swing via
Nowadays, the divinely dreamy Italia-skank of Goodnight and the Mariachi
majesty of Mariachi Sun Dance. It’s all utterly brilliant, music that lifts the
heart and soul...and it ain’t too bad at getting the ass moving too. Favoloso!
Karnaval
Fou is available right now on Amazon...and probably other places...but I’m not
sure where...anyway, track it down...you’re clever and all that. x
1 comment:
Her voice is divine indeed. Many thanks for introducing me to their music.
Catherine
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