An unreleased Alice Coltrane album will see the light of day later this year.
'Kirtan: Turiya Sings' was recorded in 1981, a cycle of nine devotional songs featuring vocals and sparse accompaniment.
Allowing her improvisatory vocals to interweave around organ notes, the record leans on the influence of Indian culture while also dipping into jazz, European classical music, and even – at times – Motown.
Out on July 16th via Impulse! Records/UMe, as part of the legendary label’s 60th anniversary celebration, 'Kirtan: Turiya Sings' looks to be essential listening.
Ravi Coltrane comments…
“On this album, your ear will be turned toward the sound of the blues, to gospel, to the Black American church, often combined with the Carnatic singing style of southern India. You will hear beautiful harmonies influenced by Alice’s Detroit/Motown roots, her bebop roots, John Coltrane’s impact, and her absorption of European classical music, particularly that of her favorite: Igor Stravinsky. Yet, at the same time, this is functional music. Its purpose is, with light and love, to praise the names of the Supreme. On this album, your heart and spirit will be turned toward divine inspiration and appreciation.”
'Kirtan: Turiya Sings' was mixed by Steve Genewick and mastered by Kevin Reeves from original 24-track masters, and can be pre-ordered HERE.
Check out 'Krishna Krishna' below.
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