Teyr – Estren (Sleight of Hand Records, 2021)
Innovative acoustic roots music band Teyr has a new album titled Estren. The trio plays a fabulous, masterfully crafted mix of traditional music, contemporary Celtic music and skilled improvisation. It is colorful, multi-layered and highly pleasurable, with engaging songs and captivating instrumental interplay.
Estren is a continuation of Far from the Tree; “our journey further downstream from the roots and traditions from which we came. Our music here honors the importance of movement in our lives: the movement within spaces, between spaces, and the unsuppressed movement within our own hearts and minds.”
The lineup includes Dominic Henderson on uilleann pipes, low whistle, vocals, percussion; Tommie Black-Roff on accordion, voice, piano, Wurlitzer, harmonium; and James Patrick Gavin on acoustic and electric guitars, violin, viola, vocals.
Guest Artists: Nina Harries double bass; Holly Harman on violin; Abel Selaocoe on cello, vocals; Hilary Coleman on clarinet, bass clarinet, backing vocals; Alastair Caplin on violin; Tad Sargent on bodhrán; Flora Curzon on violin; Ruth Corey on vocals, synthesizer; Sid Goldsmith on vocals, concertina; Amy-Jane Fisher on viola; and producer Ian Stephenson on bass, electric guitar, and percussion.
Buy the Estren digital download from Amazon USA or the Estren CD from the band’s bandcamp site.
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.