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David Grubb
Circadia
(Cambrian Records)
★★★★
WELSH label Cambrian Records continues to put out top quality contemporary folk, the latest of which is the marvellous new David Grubb album.
An instrumental concept set about the sleep cycle, it’s an ambitious, often surprising listen. The Scottish composer plays violin, viola, mandolin, singing saw and the Theremin, and is joined by a band of talented musicians who enable him to realise his sonic vision.
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