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Kiko & The Blues Refugees - Ghosts

Artiest/Band: Kiko & The Blues Refugees

  • Album: Ghosts
  • Release 27.09.2024
  • Label: Self
The new album ‘Ghosts’ from the Portuguese blues band Kiko & The Blues Refugeesavailable from september 27th on all music streaming platforms and stores, is the perfect introduction to this band lead by Kiko Pereira, the Newark born Portuguese singer composer and producer who music critic José Duarte called ‘the best male voice in jazz and blues in Portugal’.

 Fresh and modern blues from the old school experience!

The new album ‘Ghosts’ from the Portuguese blues band Kiko & The Blues Refugeesavailable from september 27th on all music streaming platforms and stores, is the perfect introduction to this band lead by Kiko Pereira, the Newark born Portuguese singer composer and producer who music critic José Duarte called ‘the best male voice in jazz and blues in Portugal’.

The band skillfully blend traditional blues with modern influences, creating a unique sound characterized by soulful vocals, captivating guitar riffs, and an engaging rhythmic intensity.

Their debut album, ‘Threadbare’ of 2022 showcases a mix of jazz, soul, gospel, and pop, all deeply rooted in the blues. The album has been praised for its musical diversity and socially conscious lyrics, tackling themes such as fake news and social justice.

Songs like ‘Doktor Doom’, ‘Sugar for Your Instagram’ and ‘Fake News’ have gained popularity on streaming platforms, thanks to the ability to fuse heartfelt emotion with contemporary themes, making it both timeless and relevant in today's musical landscape.

Produced by André Indiana, ‘Ghosts’ features special collaborations with renowned musicians such as BJ ColeAG WeinbergerEduardo CardinhoTelmo Marques and many others. 

The album delves into deep themes like emotional detachment, social confinement, and personal introspection, reflecting on the struggles and resilience of the human spirit, with a positive attitude.

It critiques the isolating effects of technology, the pressure of societal expectations, and the journey toward self-awareness and living authentically. Through a blend of nostalgic reflection and challenging resolve, the lyrics encourage listeners to value genuine connections and embrace their true selves in a chaotic world.

The band, featuring António Mão de Ferro on guitars, Jorge Filipe Santos on keyboards and the dynamic rhythm section of Carl Minnemann on bass and João Cunha on drums, showcases their signature elegance and energy on every track of the new album.

Before the album drops, fans can look forward to the single ‘Wise Old Man’, that is already telling you what is all about, a profound and emotional musical journey with Kiko & The Blues Refugees and the new album ‘Ghosts’.

 

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