How To Disappear Completely

The Psalters

My Wheaton friend had the chance to hear the Psalters perform live at her college, and having purchased a CD of theirs (Patrin IV) at the time, she presented me with their music tonight. All I can say is that I am floored. Imagine what would happen if a group mixed some freaking intense West African drumming,* African-American spiritual, Yiddish drone on some sort of stringed instrument, Yiddish chanting, some sort of recorder, accordian, and bagpipe instruments, with recitation from Scripture.

To describe this music is to serve up world music stew. But the stuff is amazing. Simply amazing!

*I am not an expert on percussion, however, so don't quote me on regional styles.

EDIT: I will also mention that I don't know much about the band, which seems to have some sort of political agenda going on; I am confused by the conspiracy theory links on their website. But then they also link to Brother Danielson at Sounds Familyre.