Johannes Linstead is a true gypsy indeed, and not just because
the guitarist is of English-German descent and divides the year between his
native Canada and the Dominican Republic. He is a world traveler, both
literally and figuratively, in the language of music, and the Spanish guitar is
his passport.
Linstead’s guitar is the musical thread that weaves together a
multilayered fabric consisting of his keyboards, udu drum, shakers, and
percussion effects, as well as congas, bongos, drums, oud, acoustic guitar,
accordion, timbales, doumbek, pan pipes, operatic voice, and violin from an
outstanding lineup of excellent musicians. The result is a musical mosaic that
reflects a diverse range of styles including flamenco, merengue, classical, new
age, and jazz. This is truly a fusion of world music, presented with
unrelenting passion and vigor.
The album shows Linstead to be one of the most accomplished
guitarists and composers on the music scene. His far-reaching vision and his
ability to execute it, both on his instrument and as a bandleader, bring this
CD to life. These are gypsy tales you won’t tire of hearing.
--Raj
Manoharan
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