{"product_id":"deep-river-1","title":"Deep River \/ Alchymy Viols","description":"One might be tempted to think that there is no crossover in music that hasn't been done yet; and thankfully, one would be mistaken. DEEP RIVER presents a vibrant selection of 21 African American spirituals, interpreted by countertenor Michael Walker II and Old Music consort Alchymy Viols.    A curious collaboration? Not at all, according to director Philip Spray. The viol consort's historical purpose was to arrange popular tunes of it's day; so it appeared only logical to try this setup on America's first folk songs. It worked. Additional harmonies are provided by a distinctly anachronistic grand harp, and counterpoint by a small field pump organ. The effect is stunning: a music so utterly, distinctly American, one wonders why this hasn't been done before.","brand":"Navona","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46012758687978,"sku":"808857149237","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/4357757-3203649.jpg?v=1778234582","url":"https:\/\/arkivmusic.com\/products\/deep-river-1","provider":"ArkivMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}