Earlier in the spring I heard the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra during "Herbs Galore" at Maymont here in Richmond. (By the way, if you are a gardener and interested in herbs, this event is fantastic.)
The Gourd Orchestra is based in the same general area where I live. They perform on instruments made from gourds which they grew, and their music reflects trends from around the world. Lighthearted, serious, and natural, all at the same time, their performance is intriguing and comforting.
I believe there's some truth to their claim: They put the "cult" back in culture and the "culture" back in agriculture.
For more information, recordings, etc., see my links.
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