The Limiñanas
Thank you to everyone who sent suggestions. I got more than I expected, and they were all over the map. Best of all, I hadn’t heard most of these artists before. Here are a few that surprised me.
Shpongle: “Nothing is something worth doing” (suggested by Raj D.)
Shpongle are a British duo who mix Indian classical instruments and traditional sounds from around the world with modern electronics and arrangements. This piece has a new-age vibe, but more sophisticated, with multiple time signatures and scales. Some moments have a 70’s fusion edge as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVs_R8-WT0
Tame Impala: “Feels like we only go backwards” (Suggested by Jenny F. B.)
Tame Impala is the ongoing project of Australian multi-instrumentalist and composer Kevin Parker. For live tours, the band consists of five musicians including Parker. Their sound hearkens back to the psychedelic grooves of the late 60’s; some of their songs have hints of the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour”. This clip is from their second album, released in 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wycjnCCgUes
The Limiñanas: “Calentita” (Suggested by Daniel G.)
This French duo debuted in 2010, with a spare sound that could be described as punk played on folk instruments. They promptly went in multiple other directions, with a rotating cast of musicians joining in the fun. Their songs are absurd yet weirdly hypnotic. I don't know how to describe this one, so just hit play:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPdOo2E5zOc
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