In review--Wining & Feasting
W orld /Folkloric Zadashe Intangible Pearls Ancient Polyphony from the Republic of Georgia Electric Cowbell Records Traditional and sacred music from the Republic of Georgia carries with it a rich history of wine making, migration and exile, as well as, its connection to the Russian Orthodox Church. The songs possess complex polyphonic harmonies that similar to the polyphonic vocal music from Sardinia (Italy) and Corsica (France), blow people’s minds or at least cause its listeners to experience deep emotions while listening to these songs. The arrangements on Zadeshe’s Intangible Pearls feature mixed-gender vo ices singing traditional work, friendship, religious, feasting, wine making, and battle songs. However, the musicians treat their listeners to choral a cappella songs as well as, providing instrumental accompaniment on the traditional lutes, harp, drum and accordion. And while those instruments add a certain charm to th...