2017 was a wonderful year for those listeners who like to hear traditional music being transported to the 21st century in an original and respectful way.
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“Theremonial (Dark & Exotic Theremin Music)” might be the most original, intriguing and devastating album on this list.
Madrid-born musician Guillermo Farré takes us back to the golden years of surf rock but with a much more delicate approach than the Beach Boys et al.
Rufus T. Firefly are among the most prominent bands which look back to the 1970s psychedelia, prog/hard rock etc. And they go as far as can with this kind of sentimental approach.
One of Barcelona’s most unconventional singer-songwiters, María Rodés, finishes the year with a new EP.
Nika Kvratskhelia, or Nika Elia for short, is a young composer born in Georgia, but currently living and performing in Barcelona.
Gizmo Varillas has already appeared in our recent monthly playlist, but this Santander-born, London-based artist certainly deserves a separate mention.
Gizmo Varillas has already appeared in our recent monthly playlist, but this Santander-born, London-based artist certainly deserves a separate mention.