Nord Havn

Description

Since 2013, the award-winning Danish quartet Kalaha has been characterized by a blend of musical cultures from around the world, including Brazilian samba, Anatolian rock, African highlife, desert blues, and contemporary Western electronic music. It has been praised by critics and vinyl enthusiasts. Here is their sixth album: Nord Havn. Using the port as a metaphor for a gateway to the rest of the world, the wide range of influences that define the ensemble remains at the core of their sound; psychedelic rock, acid techno, surf rock, the classical Indian drone of a tanpura, dub, 70s fusion, and many others come together in a surprisingly effortless harmony. While the record smoothly takes the listener through the richness of Kalaha's danceable grooves and catchy, global melodies, a more attentive listen will reveal the talent of the jazz musicians, their skillful improvisations, their experienced writing, and the rich harmonic palette that subtly lies beneath the surface.