Sinikka Langeland – Starflowers (ECM Records, 2007)
Starflowers is a stunning collaboration between Norwegian folk music composer, songwriter, vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland and jazz musicians. The ambience throughout the album is ethereal and tranquil, full of beauty.
Sinikka Langeland’s concert kantele creates a trance-like effect, along with Sinikka Langeland’s evocative vocals. The jazz musicians add color to some of the pieces. The combination of vocals, kantele and double bass is one of the highlights of the album, together with the exquisite trumpet of Arve Henriksen.
The lineup on Starflowers includes Sinikka Langeland on vocals and kantele; Arve Henriksen on trumpet; Trygve Seim on tenor and soprano saxophones; Anders Jormin on double bass; and Markku Ounaskari on percussion.
Starflowers is a spellbinding and memorable Nordic folk recording showcasing the remarkably expressive vocals and kantele of Sinikka Langeland.
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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.
