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 01/2008
Various Artists
Kalamazoo Community Rhythm Project
reviewed 05/2008
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible
Tijuana Sound Machine
reviewed 06/2006
THE LASH
Fire Under Grace
reviewed 10/2004
Charanga Cakewalk
Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge
reviewed 10/2004
Tinariwen
Amassakoul
reviewed 11/2016
Like Listen To
East Of The Sun, and West Of The Moon

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.