Hedara - Hedara (2026)
I have a big list of music websites that I check most every week to see what’s new that I might be interested in. The Guardian’s music section is particularly good at pointing out things I don’t hear about elsewhere.
Hedara are a chamber group with an interest in folk melodies from around the world. This is not just a book report, though. They weave those influences into something unique that takes on the global flavors it’s built from but also maintains a cohesive vision.
I’m always interested in the ways musical traditions from all over the globe complement and contrast with each other, and in artists who can explore that authentically, without sounding like a dilettante. Hedara is an excellent example of a group that gets it right: They have their own interpretations of the ideas from all over the world, but they also honor the sources.
The whole thing is lovely and balanced, with a great sense of adventurous fun holding it together.
