“Kalba” is the debut from Issac Birituro and Sonny Johns better known as The Rail Abandon. Biritur, a xylophonist from Ghana and Johns is a singer/songwriter/producer from Leeds. “Kalba”, named after Birituro’s home town in Ghana. The opener “Yesu Yan Yan” is a spirited tune that channels the spirit of Ghana thanks to the vibrant vocal harmonies and birituro’s xylophone melodies. “Fur Svenja” is a warm folksy tune woven by Leafcutter John’s guitar rhythms and Sonny John’s vocals. Birituro’s xylophone aligns beautifully with the string melodies featured on “Nye Fo Chen”. Recorded in St Mary’s Church, these emotive compositions take on a spiritual vibe that builds throughout the lp. This is a collaboration that was meant to happen. A duo from different paths come together to compose a brilliant record that will lift your spirits.
