Sagas is very diverse, and should appeal to fans of groups such as Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Turisas and Finntroll. You'll hear elements of all those groups in Equilibrium's sound, but they have a vibe all their own. 80 minutes might be a bit long, and the CD ends with a 16 plus minute epic that is somewhat self-indulgent, but it's still highly recommended for folk/pagan/Viking metal fans.

The Chéhadé brothers, composers and interpreters of their songs, are from Jerusalem where they were born and raised in a family where art had a prominent place.Their home was an open house for poets and musicians. Together, they can play all Arabic instruments, such as oud, bouzok, kanoun, violon, double bass, cello, nay, chabbabeh, tabla, katem, riq …).

Angelic voiced Jon Anderson may have achieved his greatest fame and accolades as lead singer of the legendary British progressive rock band Yes, but his solo ventures-from 1976's Olias of Sunhillow to his first Higher Octave release, the primarily instrumental Angels Embrace-have tapped into a more personal, spiritual side of his artistry. Anderson's two recent Windham Hill releases Deseo and Toltec expanded his cultural reach even further, establishing him as a masterful world music artist in the genres of Latin and Native American music. For The Promise Ring, which marks the debut of Higher Octave's new vocal imprint label Omtown, Anderson delves into his own heritage for a thrilling celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic melodies. more…