Oiro Pena – Béke brownswood and the breezy pulse of

and the breezy pulse of mid-’80s French underground pop into something effortless and modern

and percussion weaving in and out like they’re following the same unspoken compass

and layered

more expansive soundscapes without ever feeling retrograde

soul-drenched triumph that showcases Durand Jones & The Indications' decade-long evolution into a confident

Oiro Pena – Béke brownswood and the breezy pulse ofBke brings a clear shift for Finnish jazz band Oiro Pena: the music still draws from spiritual jazz and folk roots, but this time the vocals step forward. Antti Vauhkonen and the group move with calm confidence through six pieces that balance searching improvisation with simple, resonant melodies. Finnish lyrics give the music a close, personal feel, and their version of that classic song Motherless Child adds a familiar thread for new listeners.