Joseph Spence - Encore: Unheard Recordings of Bahamian Guitar & Singing Fulfilled By AEC Schumann/ Wu - Carnaval /

Schumann/ Wu - Carnaval / Fantasie

full of idealism and love

and incredibly busy for everyone

Robin Johannsen (Sophi)

John Scofield or Nels Cline

Joseph Spence - Encore: Unheard Recordings of Bahamian Guitar & Singing Fulfilled By AEC Schumann/ Wu - Carnaval /Encore is a new album produced from previously unheard archival recordings by the legendary Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence, made in 1965 at the height of his career. Spence's radically innovative guitar style transformed elements of Bahamian traditional music into adventurous, joyful improvisations and influenced players worldwide. His powerful singing stemmed directly from the rhyming tradition created by Bahamian sponge fishermen early in the 20th