Foster Songs, Vols. 1 & 2 Digital MP3 Album exclusive

Foster Songs, Vols. 1 & 2 Digital MP3 Album exclusiveWidely regarded as the first characteristically American composer, Stephen Foster wrote music that drew from both Southern dialects and Northern sensibilities, paradoxically reflecting both the entirety of the American experience and the divisive time in which he lived and wrote. The songs featured on this album were written as parlor arias, simple enough to be performed and enjoyed in the mid 19th century American home.

expanding the string quartet repertoire with works from across genres

as well as writer

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"an ambitious

"There have always been elements of Mehldau's style that recall Bach

Jimmy Webb

Dom Flemons on rhythm bones

After hashing out initial ideas at Auerbachs Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville

guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Herlin Riley

featuring music from 14 different countries

" says Songlinges

Anastasia Coope