Putumayo Discovery Presents: NOANDA with Feven Yoseph "Sewer Fiqir"

In “Sewer Fiqir” (Hidden Love), Noanda and Feven Yoseph weave a poetic meditation on the unseen power of love. Drawing on traditional Ethiopian imagery, the song compares creation itself to a hidden act of devotion: “Woven with love invisibly / Creation displayed beautifully.” Its verses explore how wisdom, nature, and emotion are all bound by the same creative force that unites humans and the divine. The recurring refrain, “What truth did you whisper in its ears / That you made the bitter leaf sweet,” suggests that even the harshest parts of life can be transformed by compassion and understanding. NOANDA is a Germany-based world fusion band blending downtempo electronica with traditional and acoustic elements from across the globe. Drawing on influences from ambient, jazz, Afrobeat and global folk music, Noanda creates atmospheric soundscapes rooted in collaboration and cultural dialogue. One of their most striking partnerships is with Ethiopian singer Feven Yoseph, whose expressive vocals and Amharic lyrics bring spiritual depth and emotional richness to the group’s layered compositions. Together, they weave intricate textures that explore themes of connection, identity, and transformation, offering listeners an immersive musical journey that crosses both genre and geography. Noanda’s performances and recordings emphasize unity through diversity, often inviting artists from varied backgrounds to co-create with them. Read the full Musician Spotlight: https://www.putumayo.com/NOANDA From Ethiopia to Colombia, Coffee Culture invites you to savor the rich musical flavors of the world’s coffee-growing regions. Just as no two coffees taste alike, every song on "Coffee Culture" reflects the unique cultural landscape where coffee is grown, yet all share a sense of connection and calm. From the melodic beauty of a Vietnamese guitarist to the soulful grooves of Haitian compas and the rhythmic grooves of East Africa, "Coffee Culture" invites listeners to travel, without haste, through the world’s coffee lands, to enjoy the artistry that blooms wherever beans are grown and music is made. Listen to the album and learn more about the featured artists: https://www.putumayo.com/coffee-culture. Video(C): 2024 Blue Pearls Music Directed, filmed and edited by Javier Sobremazas Dancers" Samira Aakcha and Lydia Graßmann Instrumentation: Vocals: Feven Yoseph Guitar: Fritz Bayer Keys: Marcus Rust Bass: Felix-Otto Jacobi Drums: Jakob Hegner Music written by Feven Yoseph, Fritz Bayer, Marcus Rust, Felix-Otto Jacobi, Jakob Hegner with lyrics written by Biruk Gebremichael Mixed by Jakob Hegner Mastered by Jannis Bentler (Mahlgrad Mastering) Discover more music from around the world at https://www.putumayo.com * Listen to official Putumayo playlists: https://www.putumayo.com/playlists * Listen to Putumayo on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@PutumayoWorldMusic * Follow Putumayo on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hlSkFF * Follow Putumayo on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2DYcLcE * Subscribe to Putumayo's email list: http://eepurl.com/xxxo9 * Visit Putumayo T-shirt & Art Print Store: https://www.putumayostore.com * Buy Putumayo Downloads: https://www.putumayo.com/downloads * Buy Putumayo CDs: https://www.putumayo.com/music Follow Putumayo: * Website: https://www.putumayo.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Putumayo/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putumayo_world_music * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hlSkFF * Apple Music: https://apple.co/2DYcLcE * Bandcamp: https://putumayo.bandcamp.com/ * Email list: http://eepurl.com/xxxo9