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Singer Elina Duni bridges worlds with new album of global lullabies
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Singer Elina Duni bridges worlds with new album of global lullabies

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Elina Duni explores lullabies from around the world in her new album, "Reaching for the Moon."
  • The album blends jazz with traditional folk songs in various languages, including Ukrainian, Farsi, Albanian, French, and English.
  • Duni, who is Swiss-Albanian, finds inspiration in both the "Albanian chaos" and "Swiss tranquility."

Swiss-Albanian singer Elina Duni is set to release her new album, "Reaching for the Moon," which delves into the intimate world of lullabies. The project, born from a commission by the University of Cultures of Geneva, sees Duni exploring melodies designed for sleep from diverse global traditions. Her musical journey incorporates songs in Ukrainian, Farsi, Albanian, French, and English, weaving them into a jazz-infused soundscape. This exploration of gentle, nocturnal music marks a departure from her usual repertoire, yet Duni finds a profound connection to these ancient songs. She describes her artistic identity as being shaped by a duality, stating, "I need the Albanian chaos as much as the Swiss tranquility." This album appears to be a testament to that synthesis, finding peace and universality in the quiet moments of global cultures. Duni's approach emphasizes minimalism and the power of silence, a principle she has embraced in her musical ethics. The album features the standard "Reaching for the Moon" by Irving Berlin as a central theme, around which she builds her collection of global cradlesongs. Her performances are scheduled at the Athénéennes in Geneva and the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Don't be afraid of silence.

— Bojan ZThis advice from pianist Bojan Z. seems to have become a guiding principle for Elina Duni's musical approach.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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