Andra Horton: guitar, banjo, whistle, vocals
Russell Horton: mbira, dumbek, tabla, saz, other drums and percussion
Cynthia Hughes: harp, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, vocals
Influences
Traditional music from Brittany and Central France, the British Isles, Northern and Eastern Europe, Shona music of Zimbabwe, Indian music, trance music, Appalachia, the Earth, the Sea, the Sky, peasant culture, elder rhythms and ancient melodies, sultry summer nights and little birds, life in cold dark winter.
Grateful Dead, Holy Modal Rounders, Pentangle, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Catherine Ann McPhee, Andrew Calhoun, French Creek, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Martin Carthy, Incredible String Band, Van Morrison, Alan Stivell, Wendy Stewart, Ray Fisher, Baba Olatunji, Jean Ritchie, Elvin Jones, Charles Blevins, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Hun Huur Tu
Sounds Like
Original compositions as well as traditional music from Celtic lands, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Appalachia, woven together with haunting harmonies and intricate rhythms.
Kestrel members surprised themselves one day back in 1997 when they got together to play at a local country fair. They outdid themselves at the pie-eating contest and had a great time jamming and hearing other wonderful music... and that pie!!! In short, they liked their new found friendship and forged a unique sound combining traditional American and Celtic roots music with African and Asian rhythms.
Since then they have been playing their wildly beautiful music for public and private events throughout New England, and in 2005 released "Field Recordings", a collection of favorite performances. Field Recordings captures the energy of the trio at their best - live. Playing as Kestrel for 10 years, Andy, Russ and Cynthia have created a musical language that weaves together their particular gifts and draws on their collective musicianship of over 50 years. They are acknowledged locally for their interpretations of traditional music and for their compelling compositions.
Your music is wonderful. I'm happy to meet you here on the space. Thank you for your kind words about my work as well. All good to you and yours, Peter
Hi Kestrel!! Thanx a lot for your very very nice comment!!
It is really great, that you like our Khoomei Throatsinging Country Punk!!
Best regards from Berlin!!
Arjopa & The Master U-like
P.S. We know the Tuva Kyzy already since 6 years, shared stage with them several times in Berlin & Tuva. And enjoyed the tasty fish soup, cooked on an open camp fire by the Ladies Tumar, Mongush & Ondar !!
“To the east and west of you, to the north and south of you …” May your holidays be brilliant; May the New Year bring you and yours health, happiness and all good things. John Spillane and Verge Mgmt. (Lorcan & Carol)
Hi Kestrel, love the sounds. Our music is generally pretty gruff but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the beautiful things that others do! Take it easy The BVB
Thank you!
