Paul Goodman – Yet (Paul Goodman Music, 2019)
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and global traveler Paul Goodman has recorded an album of mesmerizing instrumental centered on the Greek lyra, a bowed instrument. Born in Ireland, Goodman was attracted to the Labyrinth Music workshops in Crete. This gathering of musicians has become a nursery for rising talent in the area of eastern Mediterranean music.
Yet is rooted in Greek and Turkish traditions. It is a bewitching collection of instrumental pieces featuring a wide-range of musical instruments from Greece, Turkey and beyond. It a feast of stringed instruments supported by entrancing percussion and wind instruments.
Goodman is currently based in Athens. He recorded the album Crete and Athens.
The lineup on Yet includes Paul Goodman on lyra, baglama saz, çogur saz, bassaz, dede saz, Bulgari; Manolia Kokoloyianni on lyra; Alexis Nonis on bendir, darbuka, cajon, daff, udu, daire, rek, athanatos, cymbals, bells; Thanos Bikos on tenor recorder and gaida.
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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.