Alela's remarkable voice remains a joy; she can let loose with gale force when she wants to and can reign it in with a ghostly, mournful style at other times. Those little songbird curlicues she adds in the midst of a melody are heart-aching and beautiful. "These songs are crafted of love and lore," Alela explains. "Some were inspired by stories passed on by my mother and grandmothers, while others came from lilting days here and there. " Like The Pirate's Gospel, her new album To Be Still is largely a family affair– recorded with her musician father and their shared friends, including visionary singer Michael Hurley (who guests on "Age Old Blue.")
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