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Famend guitarist Monvelyno launched three albums collectively at a listening social gathering in Brooklyn, whereas additionally opening an exhibit of his work.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Famend guitarist Monvelyno hosted a listening social gathering at Atelier Artist on Flatbush Avenue on Aug. 29, the place he launched three albums collectively: “Liminen,” “Black Empress” and “Sekou.”
The trilogy marks a stunning departure for the artist, that includes his vocals and songwriting over music pushed by trendy expertise. The albums carry a dance-floor really feel, with ethereal keyboards, percussive components and understated, hauntingly lovely guitar riffs.
The three albums are described as “every with its personal world formed by spirit, ancestry, Haiti’s id.”
“Liminen” takes listeners throughout a threshold the place spirit meets sound. Rooted in ancestral knowledge and carried by trendy rhythms, the album brings custom and innovation collectively.
“Black Empress” explores female energy, celebrating the energy, magnificence, knowledge and spirit of a girl who is aware of who she is. The album presents girl as creator, protector, nurturer, chief and pressure of nature.
“Sekou” is a musical cry for a wounded world and a name for hope. Rooted in Haiti’s heartbeat whereas talking to each nation, the album explores the ache, resilience and unbreakable spirit of individuals dwelling by uncertainty.
The listening social gathering additionally opened an exhibit of Monvelyno’s work, which had been displayed on the gallery partitions.
The night included a dwell drawing of an Ezili Coronary heart image on the ground, together with performances by Jean Raymond Giglio on tambou with Paul Austerlitz on flute, adopted later by Plezi Rara.
All three albums can be found on Bandcamp
Here’s a view of the ambiance throughout Monvelyno’s listening social gathering and artwork exhibit in Brooklyn
