Sinikka Langeland: Maria's Song | CD review

Sinikka Langeland (vocals, kantele), Lars Anders Tomter (viola), Kåre Nordstoga (organ)(ECM)This collection of Norwegian folk songs devoted to the Virgin Mary is another unexpected gem from ECM, which pioneered recordings by Keith Jarrett, Arvo Pärt, György Kurtág and eclectic others, acknowledging no boundaries in music. Sung by Sinikka Langeland, who also plays the 15-string Finnish kantele, these hymn-songs are wrapped around Bach, on solo viola or organ. If you can set aside purist tende...

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