Stringweave
Over the last two decades, acoustic six-stringers Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah have pushed the boundaries of Latin guitar fusion, from the subdued nocturnal improvisations of Misterio to the scorching fretboard displays of Primal Magic. The past few years have seen the group, and principal songwriter Strunz, mellow out a bit with age, but the results have still been gratifying. Fans of their up-tempo, early '90s efforts will be pleased to learn that Stringweave picks up in the energy department while further integrating their Middle Eastern influences into the music. Many of the new songs are reminiscent of their magnificent 1982 debut Mosaico, most notably on the animated "Gypsy in the Wood" and the hypnotic, pulsating "Shamsa. " Both tracks spotlight awe-inspiring fingerwork and beguiling guitar/violin harmonies and tradeoffs. As ever, the group's music combines the fire of flamenco with the free-flowing improvisation of jazz and striking Afro-Latin and Middle Eastern rhythms. This latest S&F disc also features renowned guest musicians including South Indian violinist L. Subramaniam, classical guitarist Liona Boyd, Puerto Rican cuatro player Edwin Colon Zayas, and Persian violinist Bijan Mortazavi. Rich with percussion and numerous fretted string instruments (hence the title), Stringweave is easily Strunz & Farah's best album since 1992's ground-breaking, Grammy-nominated Americas. --Bryan Reesman Binding Audio CD. Artist(s): Strunz & Farah. Publisher(s): Selva. Label: Selva.
| Manufacturer: | Selva |
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| Lowest Price (CAD): | $16.83 |
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