The Secret Love compilations have been successful at unearthing some of the highest quality of folk music from around the world. The trend continues with their fifth installment. As usual, the selections are a mixture of acoustic and electronic compositions and the results are sublime and peaceful. Some of the highlights are “Broken Promises” by Quiet Village, a dreamy cinematic slice of downtempo soul with strings. Recloose’s “Deep Waters” receives an alternate take, this time as an acoustic tune which works well when you have the velvet voice of Joe Dukie. “Down Down” by Thief also receives a makeover, courtesy of Philip Owusu, thereby turning this pop folk tune into a downtempo soul groover. For some danceable folk we are treated to The Rubies “I Feel Electric”. Tiedeye remixes this track into a funky electro pop tune that displays some percolating bass playing by Teri Loewenthal, soothing vocals by Simone Rubi and a guest appearance by Feist. With fifteen tracks here, Jazzanova takes us on a musical adventure through the many variations of modern day folk music. You will definitely enjoy the ride.
