ABOUT THE ALBUM
Authentica’s debut album "Out in the Light" blends folk-Celtic vibes with the Latin-Mediterranean joy of life, weaving traditional melodies and legends into an energetic folk fusion mix. With this album, Authentica introduces Luxembourg’s folk music and stories to global audiences, bringing them into a new light.
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The album was recorded at Studio Trad in collaboration with award-winning sound engineer and powerhouse guitarist Jeroen Geerinck, known for his work as Geronimo, and with Snaarmaarwaar, Hot Griselda, and other innovative folk music projects.
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The album production was supported by the Fonds stART-UP of the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.
Tracklist:
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For Ages to Come - 03:17
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Call of the Night - 02:56
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Miller’s Valley Nightingale - 03:34
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Le Pommier - : 03:15
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Chiberli - : 02:51
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De Schmadd - 03:07
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A Long Time Ago / Wéi meng Mamm nach huet gesponnen - 03:33
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A Light for the Way - 03:34
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Sources of Joy - 02:45
© Meni Media Productions 2025
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ALBUM REVIEW:
« Musically first-rate and conceptually original »
« What Authentica accomplishes, both live and in the studio, is a musically first-rate and conceptually very original body of work. At the heart of it are the beautiful vocals and excellent flute playing of the bandleader—a performance not to be missed. »
« Despite the diversity of the songs, the album forms a harmonious whole. Anyone who has seen the band live knows how well-crafted and professional their stage presence is. »
WOXX Magazine, April 2025
Credits
1. For ages to come
Music, lyrics, arrangement, vocals, flute : Martina Menichetti | Acoustic and electric guitars, synths : Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Bass guitar : Cyril Yabroudi | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
2. Call of the Night
Music: traditional (instrumental melody) & Martina Menichetti | Lyrics, arrangement, vocals, flutes, whistles, keyboard : Martina Menichetti | Acoustic guitar : Charles Stoltz | Violin: Solomiya Storozhynska | Bass guitar : Cyril Yabroudi | Percussion : Eric Durrer, Amit Dhuri, Laurent Warnier | Recording and mixing : Charles Stoltz, Holtz Studios | Mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
3. Miller’s Valley Nightingale
Music, lyrics, arrangement, vocals, recorder, piano : Martina Menichetti | Acoustic and electric guitars, synths: Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
4. Le Pommier
Music: traditional (vocal melody) & Martina Menichetti | French lyrics: traditional | English lyrics, arrangement, vocals, low whistle, accordion, keyboard : Martina Menichetti | Acoustic and electric guitars, synths: Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
5. Chiberli
Music: traditional | Arrangement, vocals, flutes, bird whistles, accordion: Martina Menichetti | Ukulele and keyboard: Jeroen Geerinck | Bass Guitar : Cyril Yabroudi | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
6. De Schmadd
Music & Lyrics: traditional | Arrangement, vocals, flute, bird whistles, bagpipe, pandereta : Martina Menichetti | Acoustic guitar and bodhrán: Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
7. A Long Time Ago / Wéi meng Mamm nach huet gesponnen
Music: Edmond Lentz | Luxembourgish Lyrics: Michel Lentz | English lyrics, arrangement, vocals, flute, piano: Martina Menichetti | Acoustic and electric guitar, synths: Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
8. A Light for the Way
Music: traditional (instrumental melody) & Martina Menichetti | Lyrics, arrangement, vocals, flute, whistles, accordion, piano: Martina Menichetti | Acoustic guitar: Jeroen Geerinck | Percussion : Amit Dhuri | Mixing & mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
9. Sources of Joy
Music: traditional (chorus and bridge melody) & Martina Menichetti | Lyrics, arrangement, vocals, flutes, keyboard, accordion : Martina Menichetti | Classical guitar : Kader Fahem | Percussion : Eric Durrer, Amit Dhuri, Laurent Warnier | Bass Guitar : Cyril Yabroudi | Recording and mixing : Charles Stoltz, Holtz Studios | Mastering : Jeroen Geerinck, Studio Trad
Percussion used:
Bombo legüero, pandereta, kick drum, shakers, talking drum, djembe, cymbals, bells, wooden spoons, metal spoons, tambourine, bodhrán, timbales, triangle, khanjira, wind chimes, scottish snare drum, darbuka, cajón