Bursting forth from the joyous beginning in "Auyuittuq Sunrise" through the "Gardens of Lebanon", the Sultans Of String continually
cascade cultural influences like rain sizzling on a fire.
Listening to the Sultans of String takes one to the foreign fun found in so many styles of music from influences in Arabic music to European guitar
styles; all from a group of men who call Canada home. The release of Yalla Yalla! acts as inspirational, world music which would fit squarely
into late-night cultural affairs across the world.
Fall swiftly into a spicy blend of Cuban drumming to wild Spanish flamenco guitar igniting almost Celtic sounding violins. Truly, this masterful mix
of technical ability and style will find its home in many hearts.
The soulful songs on Yalla Yalla! present an understanding of culture, creativity and pride. "Sable Island" unleashes a mournful cry with a
sense of loss in each high-reaching note. A warm feeling of hope arises out of the guitar which truly tempers the wailing, forlorn violin.
For a completely new perspective on the classic Who tune, "Pinball Wizard", add some jazz fusion with lyricless, yearning vocals. Stripping away the
straight rock and twisting the melodies up in varied strings, truly takes a meaning from this song which all deserve to hear.
This is the kind of album one listens to before phoning musicians known to declare what was just found. To describe it is to listen to it, as
background music with a latte and a good novel, or while focusing intently at the task at hand. Never distracting; always engaging.
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Review by Ellen Eldridge
