Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly – Mestizx

LP, International Anthem Recording Co, 2024


Style & Influences: Latin Jazz, Bomba, Cyber-Jazz, Plena, Trip-Hop, No Wave, Cumbia, Experimental

Vibes: Ritualistic, Ancient, Futuristic, Introspective, Brooding, Sensual, Intertwined, Grimy, Psychedelic, Moody, Eclectic, Healing

Themes: Decolonization, History, Ancestors, Alienation, Roots, Tradition

Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Electro-Acoustic, Percussive, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures

Instrumentation: Vocals, Octatrack, Drum Machine, Mbira, Synthesizers (Prophet, MS-20, Buchla, Pulse Synth, Elektron Analog 4), Percussion (Congas, Drums, Guiro, Caxixi, Tamborine, Bells, Chacapa, Wood Block, Shakers), Organ (Farfisa, Hammond, Philicorda), Piano, Flute, Harmonica, Electronics, Penny Whistle, Cornet, Requinto, Krar, Lap Harp, Electric Bass, Synth Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitar



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