Migration Tales by Ludovica Burtone
MIGRATION TALES is a musical tribute to the experiences of immigrant women. This project, a rich blend of original compositions and collaborations, was crafted to express the complex emotions, challenges, and triumphs of those navigating multiple cultures in search of belonging in a new home. The album was made possible through the generous support of the Café Royal Cultural Foundation and New Music USA, two organizations whose commitment to fostering innovative art played a pivotal role in bringing violinist and composer Ludovica Burtone’s vision to life.
Joined by an outstanding ensemble—including Milena Casado (Spain) on flugelhorn, Julieta Eugenio (Argentina) on tenor saxophone, Marta Sánchez (Spain) on piano, Tyrone Allen II (USA) on bass, and Jongkuk Kim (South Korea) on drums—Burtone presents an insightful recording that showcases her mastery of jazz, classical, and world music idioms, beautifully capturing the stories that inspired the album. This diverse ensemble exemplifies the multicultural dialogue central to Migration Tales. Their collaboration reflects themes of adaptation, unity, and the quest for belonging, effectively capturing the narratives of immigrants across borders.
“I wanted to create music that reflects the incredible resilience of immigrant women, capturing both the beauty and the complexity of their journeys,” Burtone shares. "This project was deeply personal, inspired by the incredible women in New York City whose stories moved me and whose strength I wanted to celebrate. Working with this group of musicians—each bringing their own diverse cultural backgrounds—allowed us to shape a sound that feels as richly varied as the stories themselves.”
Tracklist
| 1. | Sono Parole | 2:58 |
| 2. | The Name | 6:16 |
| 3. | In the Last Sun | 7:31 |
| 4. | Is This Rage | 5:41 |
| 5. | Agua e Vinho | 6:36 |
| 6. | Outside My Window | 6:02 |
| 7. | Our Voices | 4:18 |
Credits
Personnel:
Ludovica Burtone - violin & voice
Milena Casado - flugelhorn
Julieta Eugenio - tenor saxophone
Marta Sánchez - piano
Tyrone Allen II - bass
Jongkuk Kim - drums
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Produced by Ludovica Burtone
Recorded at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn, NY, in November 2023
Engineered by Michael Perez-Cisneros and Kevin Thomas
Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington
Design & artwork by Riccardo Gola
Photography by Silvia Di Natale
All tracks composed by Ludovica Burtone except: “Agua e Vinho” composed by Egberto Gismonti (arranged by Ludovica Burtone) and “Our Voices,” composed in collaboration with soundscape artist Cleo Reed
License
All rights reserved.
Ludovica Burtone is an Italian violinist, composer and arranger with an incomparable wealth of musical experiences. Her vast compositional oeuvre extends from classical quartets to Brazilian music and contemporary jazz. Now, she is fusing her passion for the string quartet with her unique compositional voice on her debut album Sparks due out on March 3, 2023 via Outside in Music.