Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Instead of simply dazzling the audience with vocal fireworks, Windborne evokes a deep emotional response, connecting their audience to the past, distant places, and themselves. They have been crowd favorites since they began touring in 2018 and first appeared at TCCC.
Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the audience that imbues each performance with a rare power. But there’s another, crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor and civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Windborne’s dynamic harmonies breathe new life into old songs, creating an experience that is rooted in its history, but strikingly relevant to the contemporary listener.
So remarkable as to defy easy description! ...a profound vocal experience. - GIGBLOG
This is the third of four concerts in this year’s John Cohen Memorial Music Series. This project is made possible, in part, through the Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Grant Program with public funds provided through the NY State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor’s Office and the NY State Legislature, and with public funds from Putnam County.
