Caloé, the French singer-songwriter, returns with her long-awaited sophomore album, "Le Voyageur," to the program that aroused the public of his first album, Saisons, published four years ago. A dazzling multilingual tour de force, this project serves as a testament to Caloé's exquisite talent for transcending genre and culture. He knits a sonic tapestry that guides you on an emotive, inward-looking journey.
Told primarily in the third person but relating more closely to the direct first-person perspective of every time to The Traveler, "Le Voyageur" central character, whose story unfolds with each song, taking you through a fever dream of sounds rooted in the strange, sleepy world of jazz mingling with folk and world music. Singing in French, English and Spanish, Caloé's global mindset shines through as she marries lyrical storytelling with a lush, sonic palette and her characteristically spine-tingling vocals.
Two key numbers, "The Flower" and "Lovely Day," capture Le Voyageur's emotional depth and artistic brilliance. "The Flower" blossoms with light melodic notes, the lyricism poetic. "Lovely Day" is one of those songs that ooze effortless charm, giving out a glow of warmth and optimism. Da Bud to the Hoody is a winner, a beautiful tapestry made of ancient threads. Its 32 minutes and 54 seconds mature the signature sound of one of our most provocative new artists.
The journey encourages you to experience, dream, and be inspired by the beautiful dream of being a changing place through music. For those who have been listening for years or for those falling in love with Caloé's artistry for the first time, this release is not to be missed!