Slavic Souls by Dalindèo
Slavic Souls is the 4th studio album from hugely popular Finnish jazz sextet Dalindèo. Described by band leader Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen as a “Surf-Jazz-Tango-Extravaganza”, the LP blends comtemporary jazz with traditional Finnish Tango music and northern ‘schlager’, a form of ‘easy listening’ which takes onboard influences from traditional Nordic and Slavic folk songs.
Following up 2015’s award winning Kallio, one of the most popular Finnish jazz records in recent memory, Slavic Souls takes a somewhat darker turn, full of psychedelic atmospheres and minor chords. But while some classic Slavic gloominess is clearly in evidence, so is the irrepressible Soul. As Valtteri puts it, “What’s not to like about a melancholic party song?”
Featuring Anna-Kristiina Kaappola, Finland’s premiere coloratura-soprano singer and with cover art created by renowned cartoonist Timo Mäkelä, Slavic Souls offers an enticingly fresh look at Finland’s musical past, written and performed by a group of the country’s most impressive and original contemporary players.
Tracklist
| 1. | Dalindèo feat. A-K Kaappola - Avalanche | 3:26 |
| 2. | Johnny's Nightmare | 3:20 |
| 3. | Slavic Souls | 2:41 |
| 4. | Once Upon A Time In The North | 4:10 |
| 5. | Highway Lost | 5:12 |
| 6. | Dalindèo feat. A-K Kaappola - Tell Me | 3:15 |
| 7. | Leaving Lalibela | 5:20 |
| 8. | Hips and Curves | 2:44 |
| 9. | Tarantella Finlandese | 3:36 |
| 10. | Bolero for Miss B. | 4:03 |
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Dalindèo is a Finnish jazz-sextet founded and led by composer/guitarist Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen in
2003. Their music is a cinematic jazz creation reminiscient of the ambience of movies by Finnish great Aki Kaurismäki mixed with a Tarantinoesque vibe of danger and suspense.