Neuma Records New Releases

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Cobus du Toit
From the Rooftop

All the works on this album (except for Moonlit Waters and Sarabande) were either commissioned by or written for me. Many of them form the cornerstones of my #WeBringFlowers project, a set of works that helped me understand how other artists process and understand societal violence, especially as it is becoming more evident how it is often fueled by inequity or looking down on others. It is serendipitous that my last name also translates to From the Rooftop. The hope with this collection of pieces is to experience a sense of healing as we collectively process a global pandemic, multiple wars, racially fueled violence, and an uncertain future.

Eunmi Ko + CAMP
12 Views on Life

Pianist Eunmi Ko’s latest double album, 12 Views on Life, offers a profound musical reflection on the tumultuous years of 2020 and 2021. Through two major projects, SPAM! for solo piano (and other objects she could find around her house) and Project GŪT for ensemble, Ko, alongside the Contemporary Art Music Project [CAMP], delve deep into the existential questions posed by the global pandemic and personal struggles with identity and creativity.

Richard Carr
August Light

Recorded at Dreamland, a historic church converted into a studio just a few miles from Woodstock, NY, August Light captures the organic and spiritual essence of its unique setting. Owned by acclaimed drummer Jerry Marrota, Dreamland’s sensational acoustics and vibrant wood surfaces provided the perfect backdrop for Richard Carr’s collaborative explorations.