A collaboration between Finnish producer Tatu Metsätähti and Azerbaijani 
musician and vocalist Zuzu Zakaria
On May 12th 2023, Helsinki-based duo Ya Tosiba will release their second album, ASAP Inşallah, 
on 
Finnish label Huge Bass. Ya Tosiba absorbs electronics, live instrumentation and folkloric 
poetry of Caucasus into a spirited, groovy sound. The album will be led by two singles, ‘Mənəm’ 
and 
‘Pul’, due for release on March 2nd and April 13th respectively. The follow up to their 2017 debut 
album 
Love Party, Ya Tosiba’s ASAP Inşallah plays with tension of living in a world of contradictions. “It’s 
about wishing for something while knowing that it’s out of your control,” explains Zuzu, of the album 
title. “So, ‘As soon as possible, but only if God is willing’. It’s hoping for a better tomorrow despite 
today 
feeling dystopian: like doing yoga in a war zone,” she jokes dryly.

audycja muzyczna

A collaboration between Finnish producer Tatu Metsätähti and Azerbaijani
musician and vocalist Zuzu Zakaria

22 / Ya Toshiba

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Azad began his musical journey at the age of 9 when he started studying piano at a music school. As he grew older, his passion for music led him to explore different instruments and genres. In 2008, he became a student in conservatory, where he not only continued his piano studies but also delved into the realms of organ and drums. Throughout this time, he developed a strong interest in composition and jazz, which further fueled his creative pursuits. s Azad graduated conservatory,he dedicated more time to music production. He honed his skills by working in different studios, composing and arranging music for various artists, and even scoring music for films.Azad Badalov is actively performing with his live acts, hybrid (a combination of keyboards, sequencers with controllers, groove machines, and synthesizers) and dj sets. He likes to blend multiple genres, including funk, acid jazz, fusion, ambient, house, breakbeat, jungle,offering an eclectic and dynamic experience to his audience.

Anant garde fantasy live act by Baku-based musician and composer, recorded exclusievely for Casplay.

20 / Azad Badalov live

At the core of this mesmerizing live act lies Shargiyya&#8217;s deep connection with nature. One hour long, harmonious blend of nature&#8217;s serenade and the bustling sounds of the city, recorded by the artist herself, straight from Azerbaijani land. By embracing the simplicity and accessibility of everyday sounds, the she celebrates the profound inspiration and beauty found in the most ordinary of moments. Accompanied by Azad Badalov&#8217;s dronescapes and orchestral textures, Shargiyya’s sonic masterpiece transcends boundaries, encourages us to pause, listen and delve deeper into our inner world.

Live act by Shargiyya, a blend of nature serenade and sounds of Baku city.

#19 SHARGIYYA live

Cuts from rehearsals and performances.
Piece generated around VCV (virtual modular synth)  patch / concept &#8211; mixed with heavily processed audio and field recordings.
Recorded live, January, 2023. Naples, Italy.
Ilkin Huseynov is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural worker currently based in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ilkin works bassed on subjects like memory, constructs within realities, imposed images and sound, and reflecting on these subjects through different forms of storytelling.

DJ set

#16 Ilkin Huseynov

Nazrin is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice is built on empiric research. Her approach to existence is observed as an exploration of variables of the unpredictable, which echoes in her art practice. Thus nurturing her experimentalist experience of self-transformation into a conscious and harmonious being. Sound nurtures Nazrin’s discoveries, enriching her philosophical &amp; spiritual vision with a myriad of immersive &amp; transcendental experiences that she aspires to share with others.

Nazrin is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice is built on empiric research.

#15 Inherroom

Hazi Karim &#8211; a DJ/producer from the underground electronic scene in Baku. His passion for music was something he was born with; growing up in the 90s he listened to hip-hop, disco and funk. Adhering to his motto – “Less words, more music” – Hazi started his career as a preforming DJ and producer in 2009. In 2017 he became one of the managers of Sintetik Club. In 2019 &#8211; he co-founded Live And Digital Studio.

Following constant desire of sharing deep emotions that only music can trigger, Hazi invites you to his inner world through a unique sound.

#14 Hazi Karim

Warsaw-based DJ, who originally comes from Baku. 
She decided to provide a platform for DJs and producers from her hometown, due to the fact that Azerbaijani electronic music scene is underrepresented internationally, and definitely deserves more recognition worldwide.

Warsaw-based DJ, who originally comes from Baku.

Nocne Pasmo

Aaa, kotki dwa, 
szarobure obydwa, 
nic nie będą robiły, 
tylko ciebie bawiły.
Aaa, kotki dwa, 
szarobure obydwa, 
jak się kotki rozigrały, 
to dziecinę kołysały.
Aaa, kotki dwa, 
szarobure obydwa, 
jeden szary, drugi bury, 
a ten trzeci myk! do dziury.
Aaa, kotki dwa, 
szarobure obydwa, 
żeby tylko jeden był, 
to by z Tobą mleczko pił.

Radio show dedicated to artists from Azerbaijan („Cas-” is a reference to Caspian Sea). The main goal of this project is to show how diverse the club scene in Baku is, discover newcomers and give them an opportunity to share their music with Polish listeners.
This would never be possible without a help from my talented friends from Baku, like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__shargiyya__/">Shargiyya</a> who made the cover for the show (collage with her photos of Caspian sea). Moreover, her paintings are going to be the covers for each episode, which will add a visual aspect to podcasts. She also came up with a name of the show together with Azad Badaloff. The conceptual logo on the main cover is designed by multidisciplinary artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farzalifarhad/">Farhad Farzali</a>, who also comes from Baku.
My dream is to build a bridge between Polish and Azerbaijani communities in order to exchange knowledge and experience, collaborate with each other. It makes me extremely happy to finally start sharing music from my hometown, which I really miss.

Radio show dedicated to artists from Azerbaijan.

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Casplay: 22 / Ya Toshiba

Casplay: 20 / Azad Badalov live

Casplay: #19 SHARGIYYA live

Casplay: #16 Ilkin Huseynov

Casplay: #15 Inherroom

Casplay: #14 Hazi Karim