Oka Vanga by Oka Vanga

The third album from versatile duo Oka Vanga blends a rich palette of strings, frets, and percussion with a foot stomping groove.

"For the very best in folk roots / Americana look no further than Oka Vanga" (FATEA)
"A welcome remedy for trying times." (SONGLINES)
"Folk roots captured perfectly" (MAVERICK)
"Every track is completely captivating" (FOLK LONDON MAGAZINE)
"Wild, rich & unique" (FOLKING.COM)

Strong energetic guitar lines are framed with intricate threads of mandolin and ukulele to create a colourful set of eight songs and four instrumental traditional tunes that have good pace and variety. From the authentic groove of the first single 'Beneath The Apple Tree', to the high energy of 'Seek & Run' Angie has a timeless voice that lends itself to the authenticity of her song writing and emotive lyrics.
Bows Of Yew is a visceral nod to their folk roots whilst the quiet artisan beauty of Johanna is offset by the foot-stomping free-wheeling Whisky For Sorrow.
Joyously vibrant, the self-titled album benefits from tracks mixed by LA producer Thomas Johansen and mastered by GRAMMY Award-Winning Mastering Engineer Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound. Recorded at Unit Studios by Nick Kuzoch, all but four of the tracks were completed before Covid lockdown. Undaunted by Covid restrictions the duo Angie & Will rigged up their spare room to record themselves and completed the album on schedule.

Stellar contributions from guest musicians Patsy Reid (violin, viola, cello) and John Parker (double bass) frame the album and there is a subtle mix of musical influences that gives Angie and Will's new album an exciting edge.

Released by Crazy Bird Records, OKA VANGA is due for official release on 26th March 2021 available on both CD and 12" Vinyl.

Tracklist

1.	Beneath The Apple Tree	2:41

2.	Bows Of Yew	2:54

3.	Whisky For Sorrow	3:23

4.	Seek and Run	3:13

5.	Tenpenny Bit & The Crooked Crow	2:11

6.	Johanna	4:26

7.	Blue Sky In Our Veins	3:05

8.	Blackthorn Stick & Atholl Highlanders	2:39

9.	Bluebird	2:58

10.	The Cuckoo	2:39

Credits

released March 26, 2021

℗ & © ANGELA MEYER 2021. All rights reserved. CAT.NO. CraBD006 (CD) and CraBV006 (Vinyl) Crazy Bird Records. COVER ILLUSTRATION BY PENNY DURKAN. ART WORK DESIGN BY LUCY SAMPSON & ANGELA MEYER. PRODUCED BY MEYER, JOHANSEN & KOZUCH. MASTERED BY STEVE FALLONE (STERLING SOUND, USA).

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