Kemana
Vibra, 2022
8/10
A jazz singer with Sicilian roots, Serena Ferrara aligns herself with the guitarist Simone Mor for these Flamenco friendly and world music songs that put much emphasis on vocals and harmony.
“Zenit” starts the listen with gorgeous wordless singing that’s layered harmonically alongside Ferrara’s expressive, cultured pipes, and “Dimokransa” follows with twinkling guitar that swirls with beauty and grace.
In the middle, “Dia a Dia”, a Brazilian song, floats with breezy melodies in the classical spirit, while “Barat” brings a flurry of strings to the very agile and strategically manipulated climate that quivers with a rare intensity.
Further yet, “Nadir” is a hypnotic and precise display of guitar acrobatics, and “Dimbambé” exits the listen with Ferrara’s stunning voice alongside very meticulous guitar.
Also present on the listen are Daniela Savoldi (cello), Luca Canali (percussion), Varijashree Venugopal, Nicola Fasani (bass), Dudu Kouate (percussion), and Carlo Nicita (flute), and together they make for a truly unique, enlightening and captivating listening experience.
Travels well with: The Art Ensemble Of Chicago- Tutankhamun; Sarah Aroeste- Monastir