Nābu Pēra - Soundscapes of Nicosia (2025) [Hi-Res]

The album Soundscapes of Nicosia, released on October 10, 2025, by the Cypriot trio NĀBU PĒRA on the Zero Nove Nove label, serves as a musical reimagining of Cyprus's divided capital. Musicians Savvas Thoma, Natasa Hadjiandreou, and Demetris Yiasemides utilize a blend of traditional instruments (bendir, flute), classical vibraphone, and modern electronics (including the sylphyo controller) to create a sonic map of the city. The work transcends standard ethnic music conventions, proposing a concept of "World Music 2.0": rather than a mere collage of styles, it represents a deep integration of contemporary classical music, improvisation, and Mediterranean traditions. The album avoids direct illustration, instead reconstructing the sensations of Nicosia's locations and history through complex sonic architecture. Critics note that the record demands attentive listening, allowing the audience not just to observe but to "inhabit" the created soundscape, transforming urban memory into a living musical experience.

Tracklist:
1-1 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Pithkias [10:45]
1-2 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Ohi [9:18]
1-3 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Daydream [5:52]
1-4 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Omeriye [6:28]
1-5 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - The Calling [6:05]
1-6 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Na bu pe ra? [5:27]
1-7 Nābu Pēra;Nābu Pēra - Sanctuary [1:31]