Crow Goddess
For something new we are indeed blessed this season to have at last a compact disc of sublime music from the Crowimmin. These gentle souls, in case you don't know them, are eight wymin who reside mostly in and around Durango, CO. They come forth to delight us at different times of the year, but always at Magical Mountain Mabon where they like to camp and sing. This year was no exception, and six of the womb-ones performed a thrilling CD release concert. One of the songs here, 'We Are Sisters,' took me completely by surprise. It includes bits of melody from one of my all-time favorites, 'Shady Grove.' I felt my hair stand up the first time I head the Crowwymyn perform it. You have heard some of these songs before, but never with the kind of supremely competent and confident a capella arrangements on display here. The original material ranges from the wildly amusing 'We Won't Sleep Tonight' to the riveting, intricate title piece, 'Crow Goddess' a song that seems to actually be sung backwards. I challenge you to hear 'Web of Wonder' written for the wake of Albert Webb, and keep a dry eye. The Kroughwomen and this CD are first rate. --Bob S: The Metaphysical Music Man