The Malvinas
Love, Hope
+ Transportation
3 Legged Dog Productions
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also available on cd baby
They were named after Malvina Reynolds the folk singer, songwriter, and strong activist; though it might be a quirky name this is a group that most definitely would fit into that appellation quite comfortably. The Malvinas are Gina Forsyth, Beth Cahill, and Lisa Markley, and they all share the singing duties and play a variety of instruments. They don’t share a town to call home and are scattered in Texas, New Orleans and up in the cold white country to the north. The quality of the song is the key with this group, and all three women wrote about an equal number of the 14 tracks. Their backgrounds are as different, and as varied as their musical influences. However the important thing for the listener is that they make a fantastic blend of music when combined together into this unit. It is folk music that is both invigorating and innovative. They make the most of their voices individually, and when combined they create
beautiful harmonies. The songs contain strong influences of jazz, folk, Cajun and the rhythms of the Caribbean: these all are mixed together until they become a seamless whole that is greater than any one of them. This lets you appreciate each of them as individuals and even more for being a portion of the larger picture. A few special guests were enlisted and they contribute on various acoustic instruments such as bass, cello and percussion augment their sound. Gina contributes on fiddle and guitar; Beth contributes mandolin and tenor guitar, and Lisa is on banjo and guitar. This disc is one of those that might not get much airplay, but don’t let it slip past you if you value good music from the heart.