Ghibli
Garrincha, 2022
8/10
The Italian stars Savana Funk were primed and ready for this new album after finishing over 100 shows across Europe, where influences from the southern parts of the world unfold with diverse and exciting sounds.
“Agadir” opens the listen with soaring guitars, playful drumming and strong attention to rhythm in the world music meets retro-rock climate, and the title track follows with a much calmer approach of intimate guitar, scrappy drums and much attention on mood.
“Lipari” occupies the middle spot, and flows with a hypnotic appeal of fascinating keys and spirited guitar, while “Ayat”, a track with vocals, enters thicker areas of alt-rock, but not without plenty of global influences.
“Madagascar” and “Boubacar” exit the listen, where the former is a speedy and meticulous album highlight with animated bass lines, and the latter finishes calm, mysterious and charming with its brushed drums, poetic guitar and dynamic musicianship.
The band consists of Aldo Betto (guitars), Blake C. S. Franchetto (bass, contrabass), Youssef Ait Bouazza (drums, vocals), and Nicola Peruch (keyboards), and together they make for a rhythmic, melodic, groove-friendly and very memorable listen.
Travels well with: Fanfara Station- Boussadia; C’mon Tigre- Scenario