Enrico Negro
Piedmontese guitarist Negro gives us a seamless blending of classical and folk musics in this lively release. His technique is flawless, with the busy, finger-y lilt of John Renbourn and Leo Kottke. He wears his influences on his sleeve, giving props to Renbourn, Pierre Bensusan, and Soig Siberil in the liner notes.
High points on the release are two more experimental originals. The first, "Rat M�scia (Musk Rat)" is inspired by a Piedmontese dance called the monferrina. Though he keeps the rhythm dancy, he throws in some decidedly non-traditional harmonic progressions and scale patterns. The second, "Autunno Pedemontano" has lyrical, cascading phrases over a low ostinato and percussive effects.
Though a musician of virtuosic skill, Negro never overpowers the listener. Rosso Rubino is a sweet, accessible disc. - Peggy Latkovich
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