Borderland

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:45:17
Includes liner notes by Susan Robbins. Personnel: Venita Robertson (vocals, guitar, tambourine, bells); Susan Robbins (vocals, accordion); Linda Ugelow (vocals, double bass, tambourine); Cheryl Weber (vocals, tambourine); Marytha Paffrath (dumbek). Recording information: Sound Techniques, Boston, MA. Unknown Contributor Role: Allison Coleman. A collection of world vocal music backed by sparse yet highly effective vernacular guitars, flute and percussion. Material ranges from a peppy Karelian tune ("Oi Dai") from the portfolio of Finnish girl-group Varttina to a cappella songs of the Balkans and Middle East, where Libana really hit their stride. Standouts include the "Medley of Slav Wedding Songs" and a gorgeous vocal arrangement with hammer dulcimer of the traditional Rumanian cradle song "Joc de Leagne." While a minimalizing of dissonance means you won't mistake Libana's adaptations for the genuine article, neither is the listener persuaded that these women are ethnic vacationers. ~ Bob Tarte
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)