Georgia Sea Island Singers - Join the Band

Alan Lomax is, as many people are aware, responsible for unearthing some of the most far-flung and esoteric old Americana from all over the continent. His work in exposing the true depth and breadth of obscure home-spun blues, folk and gospel is to be utterly commended. This album is quite the tonic for this murky Thursday. Oh actually it's seemingly started sun-shining now, I wonder if it's anything to do with this incredibly soulful and intimate collection of earthy gospel and folk from the turn of the 60s? Some songs are acapella, others are accompanied by claps and foot stomps, fife (flute), bass drum or banjo. This is a perfect an example of this wonderful traditional music. Spiritually enriching and intoxicating sounds recorded beautifully. This is the other side of the existence coin that ushers you away from the stresses of modern life into a warm welcoming corner of the world. You may never want to leave but as long as you've life in your stylus I see no reason why you'd have to in any hurry?