Two dozen Zen Buddhist monks were meditating as they marched through Northridge when they suddenly collided with the dynamic fiddling trio of Maria Jonsson, Ola Bäckström. and Carina Normansson (M.O.C.). In April, these three wonderful fiddlers, who live in the city of Falun in the province of Dalarna, Sweden, came to visit our Southern California Skandia dance class. Their superb playing inspired not only this tune but three others as well (see # 17, 19, 21).
The Australian pianist offers a meditative collective of gentle instrumental compositions meant to soothe a fraying world. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 13, 2020
The second EP from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bea Stewart runs from gentle folk to pillowy pop ballads, all perfectly executed. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 15, 2024
Stirring Americana set to acoustic arrangements and topped by the legendary Alice Gerrard’s lovely, world-wise voice. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 23, 2023
Michelle Stodart’s folk music captures hope in melancholy, addressing the transformational aspects of the most challenging times. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 3, 2023
Introspective, homespun folk tunes from John Donne that feel informed by the sugary bleakness of '80s and '90s indie pop. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 1, 2023