Nazar’s productions present a heavier, darker interpretation of the Angolan dance style kuduro. The Angolan producer, who is now based in Europe, coined the term ‘rough kuduro’. Employing this gnarlier take on the usually upbeat sound, Nazar examines the hardships and realities of the civil war in his homeland. His 2020 debut album, Guerilla, documents this, as Nazar reflects on the impact and aftermath of the conflict.
For his SHAPE Platform takeover mix, Nazar fuses tunes from the record – which was released on revered UK label Hyperdub – with unreleased material. The sonic journey begins with dreamy electronics, celestial gospel inflections and vocal snippets before transitioning into warped club sounds and abrasive beats.
Nazar is a member of SHAPE Platform’s 2021 roster. The seven-year initiative is a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Nazar’s contribution is presented by Rokoectiv Festival in Bucharest, Romania
SHAPE is inviting listeners to show support for Ukraine by donating to the National Bank of Ukraine and Help Ukraine Center
SHAPE Platform: Nazar
SHAPE Platform: Nazar
Nazar’s productions present a heavier, darker interpretation of the Angolan dance style kuduro. The Angolan producer, who is now based in Europe, coined the term ‘rough kuduro’. Employing this gnarlier take on the usually upbeat sound, Nazar examines the hardships and realities of the civil war in his homeland. His 2020 debut album, Guerilla, documents this, as Nazar reflects on the impact and aftermath of the conflict.
For his SHAPE Platform takeover mix, Nazar fuses tunes from the record – which was released on revered UK label Hyperdub – with unreleased material. The sonic journey begins with dreamy electronics, celestial gospel inflections and vocal snippets before transitioning into warped club sounds and abrasive beats.
Nazar is a member of SHAPE Platform’s 2021 roster. The seven-year initiative is a platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Nazar’s contribution is presented by Rokoectiv Festival in Bucharest, Romania
SHAPE is inviting listeners to show support for Ukraine by donating to the National Bank of Ukraine and Help Ukraine Center
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