Ekova was a French-based trio, headed by American-born Dierdre Dubois, who originated the name. Its roots are in echo, and ova, signifying the feminine side, she explains. But it's not supposed to have a literal meaning, just a beautiful sound. I wanted a word I'd never heard before. Much of her lyricism shares the linguistic experimentalism/artistry of their name, with utterances floating in between Celtic, English, and Persian at times, as well as influences from Irish and English folk.
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