Kaz Murphy – Iowa Ohio Arizona | Geography for divided times

Within an album shaped by themes of conflict, resistance and redemption, “Iowa Ohio Arizona” arrives as a moment of unexpected warmth. Kaz Murphy transforms three familiar names from the American map into a melody filled with humanity, creating a song that finds beauty in places often reduced to political narratives. Its simplicity is disarming: behind every state are people, stories and realities that cannot be contained by a label.

The song becomes an invitation to look beyond ideological divisions. Murphy uses repetition as an act of closeness, embracing empathy in place of polarization. What initially seems minimal gradually reveals itself as a reflection on belonging, community and the importance of remembering what people share despite their differences. Its strength comes precisely from its humility.

Road-worn folk and communal spirit

“Iowa Ohio Arizona” blends acoustic folk and traditional americana. Harmonica, acoustic guitars and communal vocals create an atmosphere that echoes the legacy of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, favouring emotional connection and storytelling simplicity over ornamentation.

A map drawn with empathy

The song conveys nostalgia, affection and hope. Murphy turns the act of naming places into a gesture of respect and human connection, reminding listeners that even in deeply divided times, understanding remains possible.

LESEL: "528", Amor, Frecuencias y Música Con Conciencia | Entrevista – R+

Nos enlazamos a Uruguay con Lesel para hablar de "528", un sencillo que funciona como himno de unidad y cierre de una trilogía conceptual. Lesel nos cuenta cómo la frecuencia del amor (528 Hz) guía su proceso creativo, cómo transforma el miedo en amor y cómo su música busca acompañar a quien la escucha, más allá del entretenimiento. Hablamos de su independencia artística, de la libertad de crear sin restricciones y de su próximo álbum "Alquimia". Una charla sobre conciencia, vibración y el poder de la música como refugio.https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/4v4QhuxWEvCskrsS2Njqbehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh4EG2dG9AIhttps://www.instagram.com/lesel_musichttps://www.tiktok.com/@_leselhttps://www.facebook.com/leselmusicartist