Earlier this year, renowned and bewitching Bulgarian female choir Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares released BooCheeMish, their first album of new studio recordings in over two decades. The album’s ‘Rano Ranila’ is now being offered with an accompanying video, directed by Valeri Milev. Watch it below.
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Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares unleash video for new single ‘Pora Sotunda’ featuring Lisa Gerrard
2018 will see the release of a new album from Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, the renowned and bewitching Bulgarian female choir formed in 1952 as The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir. Preceding the album, the ensemble released their first single ‘Pora Sotunda’ earlier this month as a limited edition 7″. ‘Pora Sotunda’ features Dead Can Dance’s Lisa Gerrard and it marks their first new material in over 20 years. The single has also been paired with a befittingly stunning video. Watch it below.
Le Guess Who?’s Who 2017: Julianna Barwick
There’s just over one week to go before Le Guess Who? takes over Utrecht. With over 150 artists set to perform, how do we make sense of such a monumental line-up? We made a list of the artists we’re most excited to see and asked them for their recommendations.
Julianna Barwick
Performing Sunday 12th November at Academiegebouw, curated by Perfume Genius
Photo: Vera Marmelo
Julianna Barwick’s celestial soundscapes are flush with emotional and sonic depth. Known for her ethereal and immersive loop-based compositions, Barwick’s mesmerizing songwriting is deeply inspired by her church choir upbringing in Louisiana and Missouri. Needless to say we can’t wait to see her perform at Le Guess Who?, and we asked her which bands she’s most looking forward to.
Grouper
Performing Thursday 9th November at Domkerk
“one of my favorite artists of all time
here is one of my favorite tracks”
John Maus
Performing Saturday 11th November at at TivoliVredenburg
“also a favorite
one of my favorite tracks”
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares
Performing Thursday 9th November at Domkerk, curated by Perfume Genius
“i’ve been intrigued by them for many years, and can’t wait to hear them live!”
Le Guess Who?’s Who 2017: Aquaserge
There’s just over two weeks to go before Le Guess Who? takes over Utrecht. With over 150 artists set to perform, how do we make sense of such a monumental line-up? We made a list of the artists we’re most excited to see and asked them for their recommendations.
Aquaserge
Performing Saturday 11th November at EKKO
The wonderful and thrilling musical universe of Toulouse’s experimental pop band Aquaserge sprawls across a number of influences and genres, from pop and 60s/70s rock to free jazz and noise. A supergroup of sorts, with an ever evolving cast of incredible musicians, they’ve released Laisse ça être earlier this year and we love the album to bits. Have a look at their recommendations for the festival, with a few words from the band.
“First of all, it’s very rare, and we are very happy to be invited to play at a festival with such a quality line up. Picking acts was no easy task…”
Sun Ra Arkestra
Performing Sunday 12th November at TivoliVredenburg
“for the power of the orchestra, which goes in all directions”
Lili Boulanger – ‘Du fond de l’abîme’ performed by Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Performing Friday 10th November at TivoliVredenburg
“it’s very rare to be able to listen to her music”
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares
Performing Thursday 9th November at Domkerk, curated by Perfume Genius
Film: Incident at Restigouche
Showing Sunday 12th November at Louis Hartlooper Complex, curated by Jerusalem In My Heart
Juana Molina
Performing Sunday 12th November at TivoliVredenburg
“simply an exceptional artist”
Richard Youngs
Performing Friday 10th November at LE:EN, curated by Grouper
“a collaborator of our friend Makoto Kawabata, a unique guitar sound”
Le Guess Who? will take place 9-12 November. For the full line-up, tickets and more info visit leguesswho.com. And stay tuned for more artists we’re excited about picking their own Le Guess Who?’s Who.
Le Guess Who?’s Who 2017: Yat-Kha
There’s just a month to go before Le Guess Who? takes over Utrecht. With over 150 artists set to perform, how do we make sense of such a monumental line-up? We made a list of the artists we’re most excited to see and asked them for their recommendations.
Yat-Kha
Performing Thursday 9th November at TivoliVredenburg
One band we’re looking forward to seeing is Yat-Kha. The astounding and acclaimed band from Tuva was founded over 25 years ago and explores the ground between traditional and modern, fusing traditional Tuvan music and throat singing with genres like rock, blues, post punk and electronic music. Led by guitarist and throat singer Albert Kuvezin, Yat-Kha have found audiences all around the world. Here’s their recommendations, with a few words from Albert.
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares
Performing Thursday 9th November at Domkerk, curated by Perfume Genius
“know them for long time and always impressed by their professionalism and magical cords…”
Farida & The Iraqi Maqam Ensemble
Performing Saturday 11th November at Jacobikerk, curated by Jerusalem In My Heart
“we like spiritual, divine music. I think there must be godlike or spiritual in music!”
Jambinai
Performing Saturday 11th November at De Helling
“I heard them once in Beijing four years ago when they were young and really liked. Now I want to see if they made any progress.”
Le Guess Who? will take place 9-12 November. For the full line-up, tickets and more info visit leguesswho.com. And stay tuned for more artists we’re excited about picking their own Le Guess Who?’s Who.
Le Guess Who?’s Who 2017: Ex-Easter Island Head
There’s just over a month to go before Le Guess Who? takes over Utrecht. With over 150 artists set to perform, how do we make sense of such a monumental line-up? We asked the bands we’re most excited to see for their recommendations.
Ex-Easter Island Head
Performing Saturday 11th November, curated by James Holden
First up is Liverpool based experimental trio Ex-Easter Island Head, who create mesmeric minimalistic and rhythmic compositions using mallets and guitars. When we asked them they told us they are looking forward to seeing Roy Montgomery, John Maus, Gas, the Sai Anantam Ashram Singers, Flohio and “more or less everything on the lineup”. But the three below topped their list:
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares
Performing Thursday 9th November, curated by Perfume Genius
James Holden & The Animal Spirits
Performing Saturday 11th November
Visible Cloaks
Performing Sunday 12th November
Le Guess Who? will take place 9-12 November. For tickets and more info visit leguesswho.com. And stay tuned for more artists we’re excited about picking their own Le Guess Who?’s Who.