Hanfrin Ciro invites you on a two-hour global jazz journey exploring black roots and diverse rhythms.
The episode begins with host Hanfrin Ciro introducing Frecuencia Afro Blue as a show that travels through various musics worldwide, using jazz and its black roots as guiding threads. He describes it as a swing-filled adventure that will traverse many rhythms and styles. The show is broadcast on FM Sur from Málaga and Marbella, covering the Costa del Sol and available globally via fmsur.es. Listeners can contact the show at 654-657277, and all episodes of this season are on platforms like Spotify, Music, Amazon, and Deezer. Ciro dedicates this program to Simón Koremblit, the youngest listener of Frecuencia Afro Blue, and his parents from the Florida neighborhood in Vicente López, Buenos Aires province. The episode starts by celebrating the publication of 'Todos los Fuegos', the new album by Argentine singer Roxana Ahmed, who has lived in the United States for over a decade. This album is a bold jazz reinterpretation of Argentine rock classics. It features an exceptional band led by pianist and arranger Leo Genovese. The group includes bassist Tim Lefebre, who was part of David Bowie's Blackstar and Tedeschi Tracks Band, and drummer details are mentioned but cut off in the transcript. The focus is on blending jazz with rock elements, highlighting Ahmed's cross-cultural background. The show emphasizes musical exploration and community connection, with a personal touch through the dedication. It sets up a format that likely includes music playback and commentary, typical of radio-style podcasts. The host's tone is inviting and educational, aiming to guide listeners through diverse sounds. Recurring themes include jazz as a unifying language, global musical influences, and artist spotlights. Key moments include the opening hook, the dedication to a listener, and the album introduction. The episode structure appears to start with announcements, then move into featured content, suggesting a narrative flow from setup to deep dive. The transcript ends mid-sentence, indicating more discussion on the band and music to follow.
