| Ekova | |
|---|---|
| Origin | French |
| Genres | World Fusion New Wave Trance Electronica |
| Years active | 1998–2008[1] |
| Labels | Six degrees records |
| Members | |
| Mehdi Haddab Cyrille Dufay Dierdre Dubois Arach Khalatbary |
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Ekova is 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.