Reviewed by John Daniels

Different and interesting are the adjectives which best describe this album. Recorded it would seem on a whim (or should that be in an inspired moment), during a visit to India, Drongomala brings together local artists and sounds to interpret gospel classics, and for the most part the mix of East and West works well, the styles and voices complementing each other. The Donovan-meets-George Harrison' sound is best heard on "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". Other standout tracks are "Down By The Riverside", which brings us bluegrass sitar, "Amazing Grace" and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot". The collection is rounded off with a great version of "Silent Night", which brings the only direct mention of Christ on the album. I'm not sure where Drongomala stands himself, after all in the blurb he's quoted as saying, "Music and life itself is our religion." No matter, a project that brings together Christian, Hindu, Muslim and agnostic musicians with such a result gets my vote.

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