Amirtha Kidambi and her ensemble Elder Ones return with New Monuments, a powerful third LP released on We Jazz Records in 2024. Kidambi, a vocalist and activist, has long championed the role of sound in protest, and that philosophy is woven deeply into this record's DNA. Her journey of learning alto saxophone during protests — where she observed music's unique ability to diffuse tension — forms the emotional and artistic backbone of this album.
New Monuments is a bold, unflinching work that channels real-world struggles into jazz, addressing topics ranging from the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings to resistance movements in India and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each track reflects Kidambi's belief that music and activism are inseparable forces, making this an album that resonates far beyond the listening room. For fans of avant-garde and socially conscious jazz, this is a vital and timely release.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Red Vinyl
- Label: We Jazz
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 03/15/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Third Space
A2. Farmer's Song
B1. New Monuments
B2. The Great Lie
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