Cold, dark, imposing, yes. But it also finds power and uplift in its pain, a seductive withdrawal into the world. I find it radically grounded. Don't say this doesn't merit artistic kudos all the while your Moby records are spinning. And somehow he does.
Fife meets kora.
Ancient rhythms entwine. And world music will never be the same. Two generations of blues-imbued players give rebirth to the genre, the former through fearlessly unique songwriting, the latter through a fearlessly unique style. And it's gorgeously packaged. The Drift Away singing great still has a stunning voice and producer Norbert Putnam guarantees the songs and session backup are there to ennoble that voice.