Articles by David Lewis

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  Sonogram

  Heartbeat Submarines

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 1999

  Sonogram combine new age minimalism with lyrical flair to create electronic miniatures of moody opulence. “Dresden Girls” sets...

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  Various

  Gaelic Voices

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 1999

  Opening with the Scottish duo Sileas, who develop the waulking (working) song, “Laill Leathag,” into call and response patterns...

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  Various

  Nordic Roots 2

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 1999

  Twenty-two performances make this anthology a great way to experience the Nordic folk revival — there is music here from Denmark, Fin...

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  Various

  Northumberland Rant

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 1999

  The lyrical “Archie’s Fancy/Holey Ha’penny” opens this anthology of 21 instrumental performances. It’s the fi...

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  Odetta

  Blues Everywhere I Go

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 1999

  Odetta's first studio recording in 14 years marks a triumphant return by the legendary singer. In the title track, "Unemployment Blues" and...

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  Ballin' The Jack

  Jungle

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 1999

  1999 is the centenary of Duke Ellington’s birth and Jungle celebrates Duke’s Jungle Band that rose to fame during a legendary t...

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  Beth Custer

  In The Broken Fields Where I Lie

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 1999

  Creating unique music, including an inventive arrangement of Ellington’s “Echoes Of Harlem” for clarinet quintet, Custer...

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  Curtis Fowlkes

  Catfish Corner

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 1999

  Funny that real jam sessions are so rare these days because they used to be the backbone of the creative jazz scene. So it’s a joy to...