(Modern Creative, Klezmer) Charming Hostess - The Bowls Project - 2010, MP3, 160 kbps

Jewlia Eisenberg-voice, dulcimer, harmonium
Marika Hughes-voice, cello
Cynthia Taylor-voice
Jason Ditzian-clarinets
Shahzad Ismaily-bass, percussion, guitar
Ches Smith-drums, electronics
Honored Guests:
Marc Ribot-guitar
Jenny Scheinman-violin
Megan Gould-violin
Jessica Troy-viola
Nills Frykdahl, voices
Dawn McCarthy-voices
Ganda Suthivarakom-voices
Boris Martzinovsky-accordion
Aaron Kierbel-tar
Nir Waxman-beatbox

"The Bowls Project is an exciting new recording by Charming Hostess, one of the most consistently creative and explorative ensembles working today. Based on inscriptions found on ancient Babylonian Jewish amulets, the texts speak of mysticism and magic, angels and demons, and the trials and joys of love and sex. Especially audible are the voices of women here-their work, hopes, and dreams. Using music drawn from the rich traditions of the Babylonian Jews and sources both Jewish and African, The Bowls Project is one of the most personal projects to date by this radical west coast ensemble."-Tzadiks
Label: Tzadik
Catalog ID: TZA 8152
Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2010
Country: USA
Packaging: Jewel Tray
Recorded by Marc Alan Goodman at Studio G and Strange Weather, Brooklyn except tracks 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, trad., track 9 chorus trad., track 15 by Najat. Arranged by Jewlia Eisenberg and Charming Hostess.