Wednesday, August 30, 2017

The Odd, Eclectic, Transcendental Music Of Alice Coltrane

Andrew Katzenstein listens to the devotional songs Coltrane created for her California ashram - "a complex and sometimes befuddling blend of gospel, pop, rock, and Indian religious music. ... The unexpected combination of styles and influences are held together by the passion and devotion of the congregation. As unusual as the ashram recordings might sound to listeners, they contain the music of a religious community that viewed these performances as a sacrament."



Article source here:Arts Journal

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