An Evening With Hania Rani

The acclaimed Polish musician, composer and singer Hania Rani effortlessly blurs the lines between ambient, minimalism and House, submerging rhythmic pulses beneath cascading melodies. She has regularly performed in concert halls around the world, but it was revelatory online performances, such as 2022s livestream from the prestigious Les Invalides in Paris, her live session from Studio 2 in Warsaw and Januarys compelling Tiny Desk Concert, that have brought her to wider attention. Theres a fascinating restless energy about Rani who switches constantly between piano and multiple synths with ease, often within the same song. Rani has proven equally adept at conjuring enigmatic classical compositions, sound installations, alternative pop, and won a number of awards for film scores. Her first two albums for Manchesters Gondwana Records, Esja and Home, established a template for blissful soundscapes and the latter was a Rough Trade album of the year, but her latest, Ghosts, sees another significant shift, with sweeping strings and her crystalline voice brought into the light.Mesmerizing... a suite of 13 tracks that take us on a musical and emotional journeyForbesOne of the most alluring records Ive heard in 2023Bob Boilen, NPREmbodying new, expansive tones, Rani didnt just perform. She took listeners on a musical journey.-Chicago TribunePolish musician Hania Ranis album is delicate. Her live show wont be.-Washington PostHania Ranis new album Ghosts is full of lush surprises, but some of its best moments are its most minimalist.The Faderexperimental uncharted sonic territory including textured soundscapes and growling synths, layered over Ranis spellbinding vocals and lyrics.-V Magazines New Music FridayTechnical prowess and melodic gracefulness in full flower -The Stranger