rednilo

RedNilo is an Italo-Moroccan duo consisting of Reda Zine and Danilo Mineo, two Bologna-based musicians united by a deep passion for world music, particularly of African origin. Their continuous and relentless musical research has led them to collaborate for over a decade across numerous artistic experiences and record productions.

Their new self-titled record, RedNilo, designed for both 12’’ vinyl and digital formats, features 6 tracks characterized by a sound that evokes Gnawa, Hassani, Tuareg music, and experimental rock. In this work, the gritty, psychedelic riffs of the electric guitar, the repetitive rhythmic patterns of the percussion, and the rhythmic-melodic lines of the guembri represent and evoke their journey. The sonic material produced is the synthesis of their travels and encounters with masters, artists, griots, artisans, and instrument makers in the Draa Valley of southeastern Morocco, merging with the urban, experimental background and soul of the two musicians.

The album's graphic design was created by Moroccan artist Aali Wica—the initiator and mentor of their spiritual and artistic journey to the south of the African continent along "the long black snake."

• Reda: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Guembri.

• Danilo: Percussion, Backing Vocals.