Born and raised on the vibrant island of Martinique, Klarys was infused with the rich Caribbean rhythms that would eventually shape her musical journey. The first twenty years of her life were painted with the vibrant colours of her native land, imprinting on her an unmistakable musical identity that she carries with her to this day. Now, Klarys is a French artist who combines her powerful...

There's an intimacy to the new FREE/MAN release, "The Reconnection EP," that borders on a welcome invasion of personal space. It is the sonic equivalent of someone leaning in, not to share a secret, but to create the silence where your own might finally surface. Charlie Freeman hasn't built a grand cathedral of sound here; he's simply furnished a quiet room with stark, necessary...