ZARUK

Mankind sings to the water that we are made of, which quenches our thirst and unites us. Zaruk´s second album breaks down labels to create an aquatic kaleidoscope from music inspired by the popular songs of different cultures, new arrangements of classical works by such as Jean Sibelius and Francisco Tárrega as well as original compositions and free improvisations on water and its different forms.

The music, fused with the poetry of the greats, sounds like the river’s flow, a teardrop that contains a storm while a woman sings a lullaby on the seashore.

“Agua is a beautiful and intimate recording in which the delicate dialogue between the guitar and cello stands out. That together with the well chosen collaborations make time fly while you listen to it and make it totally recommendable.” [Pedro Téllez. Melómano]

“…the best thing you can do is listen to Agua. You’ll thank me for the recommendation.” [Eduardo Torrico. Scherzo]

“In the musical and creative maelstrom of Iris and Rainer, there is time to move away from the main road and head down paths where the hallmark of the performance is magnificent and careful.” [Miguel Ángel Pérez Martín. Doce Notas]

Guided by the oral tradition from Sephardic culture, Zaruk adds a new chapter to its long history of melodies.

“This is undoubtedly a gem, one of those rare jewels that occasionally appears and overwhelms us with its beauty.” [Carlos Monje. Diario Folk]

“Classical background as well as different influences between contempary and traditional (reaching from Early Music to Jazz, Folk and Pop) enrich this minimalistic, still wide-opened approach to the ancient songs of the spanish jews.” [Katrin Wilke. Folker Magazine (Germany)]

“Azquinezer and Seiferth share out the melodies, acing them, glossing them, reinventing them, playing or crying with them and praising the world.” [Pierre Élie Mamou. Scherzo]