Spirit of France' is an anthology celebrating the French artists whose total desire not to belong to a particular trend expanded their horizon by pushing the boundaries of creative music.
Recording in caves during the full moon, or in the open air in Ibiza to celebrate the sun, or with fascinating, unusual, artist-build instruments, and with sounds heavily influenced from Indian, African, Arabic, Eastern and Malagasy cultures, this is what makes this compilation so unique! Freedom of expression, experimental creativity and collaboration constitute the fuel for these handpicked artists. 'Spirit of France' – a long project in the making, is dedicated in unearthing more than just curiosities, instead focusing on never been reissued, obscure, artist-self released music.
The album's aim is evident from the outset, with Rémy Couvez's aptly named 'Rêve de Voyage', illustrating the theme's quest for imaginary folklore, continued with Workshop de Lyon, Jef Gilson – France's spiritual jazz giant, Sylvain Kassap, Noco Music, Pân-Râ, L'Empire des Sons, Ghédalia Tazartès, and the mysterious Adjenar Sidar Khan.