Reinventing an old hymn with Just Cause; A great unknown mandolinist: Don Julin; Neo-psychedelia from Devendra Banhart; New York singer/songwriter Nina Nastasia; the beautifully eerie music of Jesse Sykes; Dream rock from the Secret Machines. Featured Artist: David Darling & the Wulu Bunun.
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David Darling and the Wulu Bunun, Devendra Banhart, Nina Nastasia
Ku-Isa Tama Laug
Cellist David Darling performs with Taiwain's Wulu Bunun. The people who live on this remote island sing unusual eight-part harmony modeled after the sounds of nature.
Going To Study War No More
This group of New York City musicians reinterprets traditional songs of justice and freedom, including "We Shall Overcome" and "John Henry."
Breathe
Mandolinist Don Julin has recorded in a broad a range of styles and genres, from rock to gospel and jazz. This tune has been heard between news stories on All Things Considered.
Poughkeepsie
Devendra Banhart has jokingly been called the "Man of La Mantra;" his songs have a magical, mystical quality. Listen to this spare and intimate tune from a new collection called Rejoicing in the Hands.
Oblivion
Touch and Go Records is reissuing this 2000 debut from Nina Nastasia -- a collection of emotional, atmospheric and often hypnotic songs.
You Are Not Gotten Here
Jesse Sykes joined with former Whiskeytown guitarist Phil Wandscher in 1999 to form the Sweet Hereafter. This is their second release -- a beautiful and heartbreaking album that's been called a soundtrack to loneliness.
Now Here Is Nowhere
On their debut release, The Secret Machines are part Led Zeppelin, part Flaming Lips with classic rock rhythms and an indie sensibility.