Àbáse
On a quest for cosmic grooves of unity, Àbáse is the imagination of
Hungarian producer and keyboardist Szabolcs Bognár. Creating an
exquisite blend of jazz, West African, Brazilian, hip-hop and electronic
music, he set to release his second album ‘Awakening’ in collaboration
with Analogue Foundation in summer 2024.
Created following a move to Berlin, marriage, new parenthood, and the
inevitable interrogation of mortality that takes place when a loved one
has transitioned, the album demonstrates a deep understanding of
music’s ability to cross time and geographic boundaries, conveying a
message of unity, dialogue and self-reflection.
Recorded in four days at Berlin's Brewery Studios with an ensemble of
close collaborators, the album coalesces Àbáse’s varied musical
influences and reference points (classic Lagos Afrobeat, traditional
Hungarian folk, Yoruba rhythms, house and techno, hip-hop et al) with
the exquisite modal improvisation spurred by Szabi’s introspection.
His work as an artist has drawn widespread critical acclaim. Debut
album ‘Laroyê, recorded entirely during a five- month trip to Brazil,
found global praise from the likes of The Guardian, BBC Radio 6,
Selection, KEXP and Complex. As a keyboard player, Szabi has
collaborated with the likes of Wayne Snow, Dele Sosimi, Pat Thomas
and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange.
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