Kronos Explorer Series Digital MP3 Album

Kronos Explorer Series Digital MP3 AlbumKronos Quartet and its artistic director founding violinist David Harrington have long been known as interpreters of music from around the world, expanding the string quartet repertoire with works from across genres. Released in honor of the group's 40th anniversary year, Kronos Explorer Series comprises five classic albums from five different parts of the worldPieces of Africa, Night Prayers, Caravan, Nuevo, and Floodplainwith new liner notes that

in which a classic album was played in full through the venue's audiophile system

Christian McBride (bass)

It features the legendary singer and her acoustic backing band performing songs by Bill Monroe

James' inspirations run from Fiona Apple and Tom Waits to the Southern gothic poets

" Charles Mingus's "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

Gordon Lightfoot

The string quartet form "has existed for hundreds of years

featuring Chris Potter on sax and bass clarinet

Grounded by Tamko's expressive voice and knack for unique melodies

anchored by the singer's voice that oscillates from gravel-gruff shout to a honey-smooth whisper

Bill Payne

calling it "an entrancing showcase of their respective talents