| Twelve Tribes | ||||
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| Studio album by Richard Souther | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 at Tina's Place-North Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | New Age | |||
| Length | 42:11 | |||
| Label | Narada Equinox | |||
| Producer | Eric Persing | |||
| Richard Souther chronology | ||||
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Twelve Tribes is an album by the American musician Richard Souther, released in 1990 on the Narada Equinox label.
Reception
In a contemporaneous review, Jim Aikin described the album as "terrific". He also noted that "Souther's compositional touch is unfaltering", giving specific praise to the "Compañero" track.
Linda Kohanov's review at AllMusic noted a "marked evolution in style" from previous albums, and commented that "Souther's creative use of ethnic rhythms and instruments adds a new level of sophistication to his accessibility".
Track listing
(all songs written by Richard Souther except as noted)
- City Lights/Western Sky - 4:19
- Simple Joys - 4:13
- Trade Winds - 5:15
- Native Shores - 2:50
- Compañero (Richard Souther / Eric Persing) - 3:55
- Go The Distance - 3:31
- Twelve Tribes - 4:36
- All in Good Time - 4:54
- The Summit - 5:21
- Hands Held Apart - 3:17
Personnel
- Richard Souther - piano, synthesizers, samplers
- Abraham Laboriel - bass
- Efrain Toro - percussion
- Justo Almario - saxophone
- Steve Tavaglione - EWI, violin
- Randy Mitchell - guitar
References
- Aikin, Jim, "In Review" Keyboard Volume 17, Number 7 (Issue #181) May 1991, page 17
- Kohanov, L AllMusic review