Album Reviews

Reza

Ray of the Wine

2005-03-01

Persian, Moroccan, African, Indian and Western music collide on the new release from Reza Derakshani (or simply Reza).

The Iranian vocalist’s first appearance on WYCE was produced and arranged by The Doors’ drummer John Densmore. Densmore adds percussion to the record while Reza demonstrates his mastery of many traditional Persian instruments such as the stringed Sitar; the bowed Tarmanche; a bamboo flute known as the Ney; and the Hand Drum.

The disc is available now from the New York City-based Hen House Studios.

Quick Links:

all reviews | all world reviews

More reviews tagged #World

reviewed 04/2006
Salsa Celtica
El Agua De La Vida
reviewed 09/2007
ANOUSHKA SHANKAR and KARSH KALE
Breathing Underwater
reviewed 08/2007
TINKERS TEA
The Mummer's Jig
reviewed 03/2004
Agatsuma
Beyond
reviewed 10/2004
Pierre Bensusan / Andrew York / Guinga / Brian Gore
An Evening with International Guitar Night
reviewed 05/2007
TAFFETAS
Fanta

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.