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Migrations

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With each release, this Canadian quintet's adventurous, energetic eclecticism sounds more like a signature fusion (and less like bluegrass, despite Tania Elizabeth's fiddle and Leonard Podolak's banjo). The material on Migrations ranges all over the map--geographical as well as musical--with a pair of spirituals steeped in the tradition of Georgia's Sea Islands ("Moses, Don't Get Lost" and "Turtle Dove"), a zydeco romp through Cajun country ("Down to the River"), a ballad in tribute to an Irish patriot ("Who Will Take My Place?"), a syncopated revival of Tracy Chapman's "Mountains o' Things" and the ragtime blues of "Ol' Cook Pot." While a pair of instrumental medleys highlight the musicians' acoustic virtuosity, the soulful vocals of Jessee Havey and their ability to fashion songs from a variety of sources into such a cohesive whole distinguish the Duhks from folk acts, jam bands, or any other musical category. --Don McLeese

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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 30, 2007 Type: User Review Amazing Bluegrass/Folk Band

The Duhks have a very unique blend of music. The would probably fall into the folk/bluegrass category. The rythms are amazing but my favorite part about the group is there multi-part harmonies. This has quickly become one of my favorite albums...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 21, 2007 Type: User Review A Broadened Expression of Great Style

This band has almost perfectly fused the styles of bluegrass with folk adding touches of traditional spirituals. I've had the fortune of seeing them twice in small venues in Nashville, and they are capable of producing this wonderful sound almost...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 13, 2007 Type: User Review Folk music from the heart

Don't expect any Nashville twangy voices, or a fire-burning Choctaw Breakdown. But if you enjoy folk music of any kind, these recordings will touch you deeply. If you've never listened to the Duhks, this album is one to try -- not just one song,...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 10, 2007 Type: User Review Better and Better All The Time

The Duhks were already wonderful, but they just keep getting better with each new release. This time they take a turn toward more pop, more accessible music and rely more heavily on Jessee Havey's wonderful husky voice. In the process though,...
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 22, 2006 Type: User Review A sensory journey with joy, sorrow, inspiration, & even some humor

Playing Time - 39:38 -- The Duhks' progressive "neo-folk" or "cerebral folk" music is best described as highly-arranged folk and Americana that draws inspiration from various genres such as old time string band, Celtic, soul, gospel, folk, and...
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 19, 2006 Type: User Review One of the Best of 2006

I saw their single "Out of the Rain" on CMT and loved the sound of their ecletic music. The vocals are deep and soulful. The song "Who Will Take My Place" is absolutely haunting and begs for a single and video. "Out of the Rain" and "Who Will...
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 19, 2006 Type: User Review Outstanding

This album has quickly become one of my favorites. It is more cohesive than their last album and the songs are particularly well suited to the singers and the musicians. I liked the last album a lot, but I love this one. The Duhks are an...
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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 26, 2006 Type: User Review Fine, not great

I greatly enjoyed the first Duhks album. 2nd album less so. This 3rd album is fine, not great, and it feels tired and uninspired. Some tracks are downright lame. The tunes travel well-troden paths and never push the envelope. Its a fine album for...
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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 21, 2006 Type: User Review Migrations ... back to where we came from

This is yet another Duhks album whose music will not leave you alone. Some of the songs are so haunting, you can't help replaying it over and over. In particular, "Three Fishers" (giving us a glimps of Tania Elizabeth's quiet but wonderfully...
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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 16, 2006 Type: User Review Beautiful and Powerful Music

There are not enough stars available on this rating system for this album. Regardless of what type of music you like, if you appreciate well crafted songs, performed by extraordinarily talented musicians, then you will love this CD. I have...
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