Barnaby Brown from Scotland and Gianluca Dessì from Sardinia plunder the indigenous classical traditions of their native isles to weave a contemporary sound. Now Steve Foreman joins them on bodhran, and the Band-Re trio are running riot with Scottish, Sardinian, Arabic, and Balkan musical artistry, challenging boundaries and intoxicating listeners with their improvisatory, in-the-moment music-making.
"a relaxed and beautifully crafted exploration of Gaelic culture" bobdunsire.com
"there is a strong melodic sweetness to this collection… musically, it is deceptively, quietly rich… an album that will stand repeated attentive listenings" Piping Today
"Both artists are master musicians in their own areas, and they clearly love working together and sparking off each other. Their blend of instruments, cultures and eras is enchanting, presented with integrity and authority" footstompin.com
"Belle composizioni, esecuzione impeccabile ed arrangiamenti molto intelligenti per un album di grande atmosfera che ha proprio nell’ essenzialità la sua qualità maggiore" (Beautiful compositions, impeccable execution and highly intelligent arrangements—an album of great atmosphere, the power of which lies in its purity) Riccardo Tesi
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