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KAREN MALKA ~ LADY OF THE FOREST TAV 8 (Barcode: 7290013088987) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2009 - 2010 Released: 2010 This is the debut album by Israel singer / songwriter Karen MalkaFind albums by this artist, who has been active on the local scene since several years, most recently as a member of Avishai CohenFind albums by this artist´s AuroraFind albums by this artist quintet, recording two albums with that ensemble. Cohen produced this album and plays on it, contribution his exquisite bass parts and also wrote one of the songs, with the rest being all by Malka. Other participating musicians include pianist Shay MaestroFind albums by this artist, percussionist Itamar DuariFind albums by this artist and guitarist Guy ShohamFind albums by this artist. Veteran flautist Shem Tov LevyFind albums by this artist plays on one track. The music is a gentle, somewhat melancholic mixture of Folk influences, Jazz undertones and contemporary Art Rock, which is difficult to categorize, but works out well, producing a dreamy atmosphere. The instrumental accompaniment (including one instrumental track) is excellent, with the individual musicians being able to express themselves at their best. The production and sound quality are also excellent. Altogether this is a great album, which many music connoisseurs will surely enjoy, and which has new musical vistas every time one listens to it. Definitely worth investigating!

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