“Children“ by Ole Lukkoye (Russia, 1998)

Ole Lukkoye is a relatively new band from Russia that tries merge droning space rock and ethnic music from the Middle East/Central Asia. The resulting sound comes across like a mix of Ozric Tentacles/Korai Orom and the “neo-ethnic“ US band Azigza. The vocals are usually “with an Eastern vibe,“ a rather droning, reciting way of singing is used. All albums show a strong presence of percussion, airy synth lines and a rather darkish atmosphere. Most tracks have a great long-