Lana Del Rey Sparks New Interest in Poetry Recordings
Lana Del Reyâs book/CD release of poems unleashed a torrent of spoken-word and literary recorded works in late 2020. The best of show goes to Mary Halvorsonâs Code Girl ensemble, usually noted for exploring jazz frontiers. In Artlessly Falling (Firehouse 12) vocalist Amirtha Kidambi tries her hand at the very precise poem form of sestina, and Robert Wyatt drops by for guest readings. It isnât just the clarity of lyrics that makes this album special. Halvorsonâs guitar and the other playersâ special instruments give the poems an otherworldly quality unlike any other r...
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