Name: Animamundi
Brand: The Spy From Cairo

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WONDERLP54

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-10

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Kudos

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Standard:20

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708630008594

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Spy From Cairo

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Rest of World

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Wonderwheel

The Spy From Cairo, also known as Zeb, is an Italian-born artist with Gypsy heritage and a New Yorker by residence. He has been a prominent figure in the turntables on the Hudson scene for over 12 years. With various aliases, he has released numerous albums under Zeb, The Spy From Cairo, and the Organic Grooves project. His talent extends to remixing tracks for a diverse range of artists including Baba Maal, Tosa, Billie Holliday, and Novalima.

Wonderwheel Recordings is a Brooklyn, NYC based record label founded by producer/remixer/DJ. With a focus on global sounds and eclectic beats, Wonderwheel has been at the forefront of the music scene since its inception. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing talented artists from around the world, bringing their unique sounds to a wider audience. From electronic to traditional, Wonderwheel's diverse roster showcases the best in contemporary music.

As an influential force in the industry, Wonderwheel has earned its reputation for releasing groundbreaking music that pushes boundaries and defies genres. With an emphasis on quality and innovation, the label consistently delivers cutting-edge releases that captivate listeners and keep them coming back for more.

With their finger firmly on the pulse of global music trends, Wonderwheel continues to evolve and adapt to changing times while staying true to their roots. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the label's sound, Wonderwheel offers an immersive musical experience that will transport you to different corners of the world without leaving your seat.

The Spy from Cairo (aka Moreno "Zeb" Visini) returns with his 5th studio album on Wonderwheel Recordings: Animamundi features some special collaborations from his travels &amp; live shows from over the past few years. The album reflects the move from his home in NYC to his mother's home in a quiet village in Italy to take care of her in her older age. It's been a difficult transition with Italy's challenging experience with the pandemic, including some of the strictest measures enforced on the public. He recalls by stating "This album was conceived between 2020 and 2021 in Italy, between lockdowns, restrictions, and various pandemic mandates. Its message is of hope and positivity - a reminder that we are all spiritual beings… Free spiritual beings… and that freedom can't be broken."

Animamundi is a reconfirmation that The Spy from Cairo overcomes all obstacles &amp; delivers a diverse progression of his iconic "Arabadub" sound, with the help of collaborators like Andalucian vocalist Carmen Estevez, Mexican vocalist Mambe Rodriguez on the heavy hitting "Criminal," Egyptian vocalist Adii Small on "Beautiful Baraka," and former touring band member, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Fatima Gozlan from Hungary. The music can vary from heavy deep electronic synths and live eastern instrumentation with Zeb playing oud, saz, chiftelli, bass, percussion, and other instruments, all along giving it his signature dub mixing style.

The songs take inspiration from a wide range of musical traditions and cultures, including Turkish (on "Cosmic Pasha," "Qanun in Dub" – using the qanun, an instrument popular across the Middle East, with a sound between the European harp and a dulcimer – and "Black Sea," which utilises a typical Dabke melody), Egyptian ("Mizmirized," sampling riffs from a mizmar), Indian ("Seeds of Culture), and Sufi ("Divination," a devotional composition), fusing these reference points with healthy doses of cumbia, funk, reggae, psychedelic, and dub. Thematically, "Animamundi" deals with some of the struggles Zeb – and all of us – have faced the last two years, through the lens of his personal experiences. Yet, the tone of the record manages to remain positive, like an uplifting dance through the world's sounds; after all, "Animamundi" means "soul of the world" in Greek. With album art by Sam Angeli and layout design by Marcial Arts, this beautiful album is a truly well-rounded worldwide collaboration.

Animamundi

Music GB