Song of the Day: Johanna Burnheart – Cylla Burna

German violinist, singer and composer Johanna Burnheart returns with details of her much-anticipated sophomore album “Bär” – out 1stDecember. The album announcement is accompanied by a borderless new single titled “Cylla Burna”.

The album sees her expand on her unique sonic template – the violin remains a reasonably rare instrument in the modern jazz world, so Johanna finds herself within a niche of a niche. Her playing doesn’t reflect the traditional approach to playing violin but draws on her experiences across both the classical world and the UK jazz scene. However, having spent a good deal of time living in Berlin, her love for the Berlin clubs and the music they represent was manifested and she was absorbed by the sound of experimental electronic music, forming the foundation of her current musical style and leading to it permeating her compositions. Enjoy the tune!