Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Mahaba - Kurangarira Mahaba which means love is a newly formed band by multi-instrumentalist Philadelphia Murefu. In their first collaboration with vocalist Beulah Quaynor their music connected with their African heritage from Zimbabwe and Ghana presenting rich African musical culture in a contemporary context. Written by Jason Vanherp, Kurangarira has unique, captivating and uplifting grooves that one cannot help but make a move no matter how small. The tune is a blend of vocals, contemporary instruments -synths, live acoustic drums and traditional instruments, Marimba, Hosho (Shaker) and Ngoma (Congas). Kurangarira means commemoration- a ceremony or celebration of a person or event. In Africa it is a song for post rainy season when people are celebrating their crops to flourish. In Australia it’s just about being grateful as we come out of the winter hibernation and celebrate life.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ SAATEEN - Linda SAATEEN brings together two creative worlds to explore and re-imagine traditional, folk and popular songs of Australia, China, Taiwan and France, through a series of new adaptations, arrangements and interpretations, as well as original compositions formed on songwriting traditions across these cultures. Formed in 2019 by Saateen Novéant and Natæsh Koham, SAATEEN combines the strengths of the duo’s melodic interpretations and musical arrangements to create raw, colourful and mesmerising impressions through the art of music.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ JAGA - Her Loving Eyes feat. B Grade Jaga is a musical collaboration between Jayan Gopinathan and Guy Drory - two dedicated artists with very different musical and cultural backgrounds. The name Jaga represents the first syllables of each of their names as a tribute to the combination of styles. Jayan and Guy met at an international multicultural music project called Ethno Australia. They connected over mutual respect of musical styles, technical skills and interest in the spiritual dimensions of music. All of these features shine through in their work. They feel that through this collaboration they are able to challenge their own limitations and hence continually improve as artists and people. Jaga’s first single, “Her Loving Eyes”, is based on a traditional Carnatic composition in praise of the Divine Mother. The vocals are set to Western instrumentals and feature a rap verse by MC B Grade of Vaguely Human.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Zigrida - Iebrauca Saulīte Brisbane-based ‘Zigrida’ (Valda Biezaitis and Ance Deksne) explores Latvian musical and cultural heritage. The predominant instrument played by “Zigrida” is the kokle - an ancient Latvian string instrument. The group combines the use of two types of kokle, stabule, and voice to express and arrange Latvian folk music, and create music in true ‘Zigrida style’. The ensemble continuously develops and defines their voice in a contemporary context while maintaining strong connection to the Latvian traditions – nature, work, and pagan gods.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Greshka - Bi-Polish Loosen your suspenders, tighten your shoelaces and get ready to flap your extremities! Greshka is a seven piece neogypsy/klezmer ensemble not unlike a chipotle and cocaine kebab: you’re not sure where it’s from, but it sure knocks you off your tits. A torn canvas of Eastern European gypsy dons a filthy smear of electronica, metal, jazz-funk and classical arrangement.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Siam Lamoon - Walk Along the Sand Siam Lamoon is a contemporary band featuring a range of different musicians from Thailand who hitch-hiked their way to Australia to try and make it big! With preserving Thai cultural wisdom as their mission, Siam Lamoon brings both the old times and good times of Thai music to audiences in the Thai–Australian community with their passion for cross-cultural musical collaborations.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Naz - Horizon feat. Mostafa Odabaei As a musician, visual artist and art therapist, Naz explores Persian music and culture to bring the taste of art into people’s lives. She has been playing Tanbur for more than ten years, an instrument which is popular among Kurdish people around the world. ‘Horizon’ is a re-arrangement of two pieces ‘Flower & Soil’ (Gol Va Khak) and ‘Twilight’ (Sahari) presenting a new take on Kurdish folk music (Maghami). The song starts with a lover’s whispers and continues on with the feeling of waiting for the sunrise in the second piece.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Yatra - Guru (Jupiter) “Yatra” whose roots are steeped in Indian classical music. Meaning a journey, “Yatra” is a neoclassical band comprising sitars, didgeridoo, percussion, tabla, and vocals. Together “Yatra” creates a perfectly orchestrated sound evoking a cocktail of emotions and an orchard of stories.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Čardak - Zapjevala sojka ptica Čardak plays the haunting Sevdah music of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an urban tradition that unites the hearts of a resilient and passionate people. In the absence of our Melbourne-based members for this Music Masala compilation we decided to arrange a rendition of a well-known traditional Bosnian song called “Zapjevala sojka ptica“, with Amela Duheric on vocals and Goran Gajić on double bass, both Bosnian-born Queensland based musicians and songwriters/composers.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Nii Odai - Africa Odai is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and dancer who inspired his music from his home town Nungua, Ghana in an exciting fusion of traditional and contemporary West African rhythms, instruments and harmonies with vibrant cultural dancing. His style called ‘High Hiplife’ music which is about happiness, energy and love. He has produced music and performed in England, Australia and New Zeland since 2001.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Ostoorah - Ah Ya Helou Celebrated Lebanese vocalist, Samira sings Arabic classical, folk and original songs from the Levant accompanied by musicians from Iran and Australia. Ostoorah’s virtuosic oud (fretless lute) played by Michael Taylor, bell-like santur (Persian hammered dulcimer) played by Masoud Kamgarpour, and soulful shah kaman (Persian spike-fiddle) by Greta Kelly perfectly accompany Samira’s rich, passionate and nuanced voice. Ah Ya Helou is a Syrian folk song that is part of the al-qudud al-halabiyya tradition of popular music. It is a love song in makam Beyat.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Taraf Traditi - Românie mândră floare A dynamic and dedicated group Taraf Traditii was formed by violinist Helen Brereton with a passion for traditional Romanian music, singing, and dance. They teach and showcase Romanian culture and traditions through musical performance and workshops. The lead vocalist/percussionist Dorinel Buliga shares a rich musical tradition through the fast paced, joyful tunes, which were performed over hundreds of years for village dances and ceremonies like weddings, that can last for days. At times the music is so upbeat and characterful, it has an almost manic quality to it.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point. Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’ Menaka & Old Semeil - Feel the Joy feat. Tsoof Baras This is a collaboration between Brisbane based world musician; Menaka Thomas (Indian fusion singer), Old Semeil (Indie-Folk Duo) and Tsoof Baras (Percussionist). The group have collaborated to write and develop the song “Feel the Joy”. This song is a response to the, present-day experience of collective emotional turmoil and struggle, as the world grapples with a pandemic and social-political unrest. The intention of the song is to lift the hearts of listeners and give people an experience of joy through music.