I love when artists make music for things beyond the norm. Recently Abigail Washburn has teamed up with her friend and DJ/producer Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project. As many of you know last year there was a huge earthquake in Sichuan China where near 5 million people were left without homes, many deaths and injuries. Abigail and Dave took a trip to the ruined communities and began recording the sounds around them. They took those sounds and combined them with Chinese folks songs sung by some of the relocated children and then added their own beats and instruments. To honor the 1 year annivesary, Abigail has released an album called Afterquake in cooperation with Sichuan Quake Relief.

This is a truly a unique album in all it has to offer. Abigail and Dave have amazing talent with their electronic folk arrangements and I am especially moved that the album was inspired by Abigail's journey's to the schools where many of these children currently attend. The album has such a wide range of sounds, talents, instruments, and styles. My favorite track is Sala. Learn how you can help and contribute. Percentage of proceeds will go to relief efforts!

Sala

Labels: causes, Electronic, Folk