Wildbirds & Peacedrums with Voices
Swedish duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums (The Leaf Label) conjure up
future/primitive soul music in which ecstatic blues-inflected vocals
and loose-limbed percussion combine intuitively. Their songs range
from bewitching ballads to freeform rituals and they come with a
reputation for scene-stealing live shows. Last year they assembled an
impromptu drum circle to perform from The Coronet floor. This time
they come to the UK with a 12-strong Scandinavian choir to perform
this special programme of brand new tracks. With the assistance of
arranger Hildur Gudnadottir and musicians from the Bedroom Community label, Wildbirds' sound has now morphed into something altogether more ethereal, with Mariam's gorgeous vocals backed by spectral choral harmonies, steel pan drums and trailblazing percussion.
