Sinikka Langeland – Starflowers (ECM Records, 2007)
Although Sinikka Langeland is a Norwegian folk singer, don’t expect an album of virtuoso hardanger fiddles. Instead, Starflowers, her latest recording, is an intimate recording, featuring tranquil pieces with voice, kantele (Finnish zither) and, at times, saxophone and trumpet. It’s an ECM production so will find the usual elements of atmospheric, nearly minimal, jazz and also instrumental exploration and improvisation.
Starflowers‘ lyrics are based on poems by Hand Borli, from “We Own the Forests and Other Poems.” The CD booklet includes the original Norwegian lyrics together with English translations by Louis Muinzer.
The best musical moments are when Sinikka accompanies herself with the scenic and dreamy sounds of the kantele.
Buy Starflowers.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
