This three-headed hydra needs suitable space in order to multiply into eight fantastic creatures, eight syncretic musical pieces that invoke different musical genres… Inspired by Rama Taupia’s original graphic creations, the tracks evolve on the borders of the wide-open jazz – from cool to free – and chamber music… This mythological bestiary conceals some mixed energies, on a large spectrum between sweetness and bestiality.

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For over a decade, Ukandanz has carved out a unique space in the global music scene, pioneering an electrifying fusion that bridges cultures and eras. With Kemekem, the band continues its bold exploration of Ethiopian musical heritage, reshaping it through a contemporary, rebellious lens. The result is an explosive soundscape where hypnotic rhythms meet distorted guitars, and where Gebreyes’ powerful, soaring voice channels both millennia-old traditions and modern urgency.

This limited-edition book-CD is more than just an album—it’s a visual and sonic experience. It features the lyrics in Amharic, allowing listeners to fully connect with the depth of Gebreyes’ poetic and fiery interpretations. Complementing the music, the book includes stunning photographs by Bertrand Gaudillère, capturing the band’s intense live performances, backstage moments, and the raw energy that defines their identity. The design and layout by Julien Sanniel / Super Marché Noir bring an artistic dimension to this collector’s piece, making it a must-have for fans of global experimental music.

A true celebration of sound and culture, Kemekem is a testament to Ukandanz’s fearless creativity, pushing the boundaries of musical fusion while remaining deeply rooted in Ethiopian heritage. Whether you are a longtime admirer or discovering their music for the first time, this book-CD offers an immersive journey into a world where tradition meets rebellion, and where music knows no limits.

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L’étrangleuse’s shelter is a Touareg tent lost in the immensity of the frozen tundra, where the spirits of The Ex and Brigitte Fontaine stir up secret hymns of a new structure for the world, finally governed by poetry.

Elusive and irresistible, the music plunges us into a darkness which owes as much to the twilight of the old world as to the dawn of the wide-open spaces where furious dances of joy are crackling and popping. Squeaking bows and materials stuck between the strings, saturation and percussion of incongruous objects, feverish spinning and psychedelic choruses are the charms of this nuanced trance. Poems, manifestos, dreams or nightmares, it could ultimately be that the songs only speak of reality. As Philip K. Dick said, “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away”.

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