I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. Juan…
L&T: Juan Gabriel
Category: Album reviews
La Lucha
Eljuri – La Lucha (Manovill Records, 2016) La Lucha (the fight) is the new album by Ecuadorian-American guitarist and songwriter Eljuri. Even though she’s described…
Lautari’s Avant-Garde Folk Music
Lautari – Vol. 67 Live 2014 (Wodzirej, 2015) Polish chamber ensemble Lautari recreates folk music traditions using contemporary music techniques. The album title Vol.67 refers…
Manara’s Superbly-Crafted Sudanese Essence
Alsarah & The Nubatones – Manara (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2016) Manara is the new album by an American world music band called Alsarah & The Nubatones.…
Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre
Joe Bonamassa – Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre (J & R Adventures, 2016) Badass rocker and blues man Joe Bonamassa is back.…
L&T: Brad Mehldau
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. Vocal…
Clarice & Sergio Assad’s Exquisite Guitar and Vocals
Clarice & Sergio Assad – Reliquia (Adventure Music, 2016) An album by one of the great musical families of Brazil. Reliquia showcases the talent of…
Throat Singing from Eastern Siberia
Shono – “Hunters. Throat singing from the shores of Baikal” (Sketis Music SKMR-122, 2016) Shono is a new ensemble from eastern Siberia that skillfully combines…
L&T: The Robert Glasper Experiment
Robert Glasper Experiment – Artscience (Blue Note, 2016) I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies…
Songs of Resilience
Simrit – Songs of Resilience (Simrit Kaur Music, 2016) Songs of Resilience is a crossover album by singer-songwriter Simrit. The Greek-born artist raised in the…