WATCHDOG may not exactly fit your idea of a jazz band, an instrumental rock group, or a contemporary music duo. And that’s a good thing. WATCHDOG takes a keen interest in the music that inspires them, but without any concern for fitting into a specific genre. Their approach is that of musical omnivores who have […]
FAZAZ embodies the warmth of Morocco, the powerful sound of the lotar, haunting melodies, tragic poems, and trance-inducing rhythms. The trio, formed when Guillaume Storchi (percussion, vocals), Léo Fabre-Cartier (lotar, vocals), and Luna Dounia Moumen (vocals) came together, offers an immersive journey into the heart of Amazigh song from the Middle Atlas—a little-known yet utterly […]
Trumpeter Edgar Lepetit will launch his project, ilanga, in early 2026—a brand-new quartet centered on his compositions, with Le Périscope joining them shortly thereafter. Rooted in the current French nu-jazz scene, the group’s music draws on jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music to create a modern sound with a touch of old-school flair.
