Various Artists - Universal Roots

Universal Roots is the V/A about the origins of different people, different artists with their unique backgrounds, from various part of the world. From Italy, to Iran, Turkey, UK and beyond, 5 different names join the release to express their roots through the music in various shapes.

Track 1

•Track Name: Lato Mare

•Artist: go-Dratta

•Description: Recordings and childrens improvisations, for environment and piano. Dedicated to those I love.

Track 2

•Track Name: Lachin

•Artist: Magna Pia

•Description: Originally an Uyghur folk song, Lachin means falcon in the Uyghur language.

Track 3

•Track Name: I Roared My Justice

•Artist: Saba Alizadeh

•Description: This composition gives voice to the unheard, echoing the struggles of those who have fought for justice. Layered within the soundscape, a voice emerges-a defiant cry in Farsi: I roared my justice-a fragment from a political inmates phone call. Through the haunting interplay of processed Kamancheh, modular synth, and voice samples, this piece becomes a tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of freedom-a soundscape of defiance, memory, and resilience.

Track 4

•Track Name: Magnetar

•Artist: TON 618

•Description: Magnetar is inspired by the magnetar SGR 0418, using electromagnetic samples from the object itself. It creates an atmospheric soundscape reminiscent of Alva Noto. TON 618 is a project focused on using space sounds to create abstract music landscapes while exploring astrophysics and astronomy. The artist remains anonymous.

Track 5

•Track Name: Legacy

•Artist: CNS

•Description: Legacy represents the emblem and foundation of the Western interpretation of life and generational continuity. It defines the cycle of renewal and regeneration that culminates in the pinnacle of triumph-a testament to endurance, achievement, and the passage of greatness. Symbolized by gold.