Akasha by Yawuh

“Akasha” is a six-track instrumental journey that weaves together the rhythms of jazz, the introspective atmosphere of lofi hip hop, and the soul of traditional world music. Inspired by both the earthly and the ethereal, each track explores the delicate balance between the material and spiritual realms, drawing on sounds from diverse cultures. Arpeggios, flutes, and ambient textures evoke distant lands and ancient traditions.

The EP takes its name from “Akasha”, a Sanskrit term often associated with ether or the universal spirit—an infinite space that connects all things. Each track tells a unique story of this duality:

“Origami” folds and unfolds layers of sound, symbolizing creation and transformation.

“Bloom,” in collaboration with Colombian musician and producer Pachakuti, captures the gentle emergence of life, like a flower opening to the sun.

“Atma” reflects on the essence of the self and the journey toward inner truth.

“Samsara,” in collaboration with Italian producer Fed Nance, explores the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, expressing the continuity of existence.

“Dunia,” in collaboration with Canadian trumpeter ØNEMOR3, represents the earth, grounding listeners in the tangible beauty of the natural world.

“Bora” is an invitation to be carried away, like a breeze that brings stories and sounds across borders.

Through “Akasha,” listeners are invited to explore a musical realm where the tangible meets the transcendent, connecting to the vast, unseen energies that unite us all.
The EP presents itself as a meditative exploration of life’s intertwined elements, evoking a sense of serenity, curiosity, and reverence for the invisible forces that shape our world.

Yawuh is the moniker embraced by Italian beat-maker, producer and musician Alessio Volpe.

He is the founder of the label collective Beat’s Tailors and the producer of the duo Unword

His beats, like sonic tapestries, blend jazz melodies, organic vibes and a mosaic of ethnic influences.