Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Family Beyond Blood (2023) [Hi-Res]

Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar’s second album, titled Family Beyond Blood, serves as a splendid musical playground where the duo explores a diverse range of styles. Influenced by their personal backgrounds and complemented by the remarkable talents of guest artists from around the world, the album seamlessly combines cultural influences with the duo’s artistic expression. It embraces the rich field of world music, conveying the powerful idea that family extends beyond blood relationships.

Family Beyond Blood encompasses a fusion of influences, including tantalizing Romanian doina, deeply-moving Bosnian sevdah, elegant traditional Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, high-spirited African musical traditions, agile French waltz, ornate melodies and poetry grounded in Iranian traditions, and profound Sami yoiking. These diverse influences effectively converge to shape a captivating and distinct sound. Moreover, the album features a superb list of international musicians representing diverse cultures and musical traditions who deliver stellar performances.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Valse Norvégienne (3:54)
1.02 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Capriccio balkanico (2:36)
1.03 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Kora bora (4:22)
1.04 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Hindsight (4:29)
1.05 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Jore yar (4:25)
1.06 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Eudoxa (3:47)
1.07 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Yearn (5:08)
1.08 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Calusul oltenesc (3:22)
1.09 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - În grădina lu Ana (4:00)
1.10 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Sevdah (5:55)
1.11 - Almir Meskovic and Daniel Lazar - Lugum leik (3:51)