Kristo Rodzevski’s seventh album, Krstena Voda, was recorded as a solo live performance at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, New York. Rodzevski plays all the instruments on the album, embracing a simple setup of acoustic guitar, mouth trumpet, auxiliary percussion, and field recordings. The production is deliberately unadorned. The album has an intimate feel, where every sound is allowed to breathe, whether it is the faintest strum of his guitar or the subtle hum of his voice. There is a mastery of minimalism here. The restraint in the arrangements, particularly when compared to the dense textures of his earlier work, allows the emotional core of each song to shine through, creating a space for reflection and connection. Krstena Voda feels like a quiet conversation. It is a vulnerable and poignant record that rewards focused listening, showing Kristo Rodzevski at his most stripped-down and sincere. Kristo Rodzevski: vocals, acoustic guitar, mouth trumpet, auxiliary percussion, field recordings Lyrics and music by Kristo Rodzevski (BMI) Ombra Mai Fu in Majkini Sinovi by George Frideric Handel Recorded as a solo live performance at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY, on April 26th, 2023 Performed in its entirety by Kristo Rodzevski Engineered by Aaron Nevezie Mixed by Ben B. Goss Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtle Tone Studio, New York Layout design by Ivanco Talevski and Matt Neff Photos by Matt Neff, Steven Crawford, and Kristo Rodzevski Produced by Kristo Rodzevski