Tonight I decided rather than search out new music, I would instead pick something from my iPod. Yes I still have and use my iPod. So I set the iPod to Artist and spun that wheel forward and backward several times. When it stopped it had landed on the New Age/World music duo of Strunz & Farah. I only have one Strunz & Farah CD in my collection and it’s their 1995 release Heat of the Sun.And I really really like the album. I know I have read about the duo before, but have never written about them until tonight. So here goes….
About Strunz & Farah
Strunz & Farah are Costa Rica born Jorge Strunz and Iranian Ardeshir Farah. The two guitarist joined forces and recorded their debt album Mosaico in 1980. Both artists had been performing professionally since they were teenagers. Mosaico was released on their newly formed label Selva,Inc.
Since the release of Mosaico the duo has released nineteen studio albums. With the exception of two or three albums all have been released on the Selva,Inc label.
Their 1992 release Americas was nominated for a Grammy as Best World Album of the Year.
Strunz and Farah’s music has been influenced by the likes of Paco de Lucia, Sabicas, Chick Corrrea and classical Persian music. Through the years they have created a unique sound by blending elements of Flamenco, Persian rhythms and Jazz.
I have used Strunz & Farah’s Heat of Sun as a soundtrack for my workouts on several occasions. Each time their musical rhythms music keeps my body moving! I have also turned to the album while reading. It has been enjoyable for that activity too!
I would highly recommend the music of Strunz & Farah if you’re a fan of Rodrigo y Gabriella, Armik, Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook or Jim Stubblefield. Then again if you like these artist you already may know about Strunz & Farah.
So for anyone who loves fantastic acoustic guitar playing check them out!! As for me, tonight I listened to their 2018 release Tales of Two Guitars as well as, their some of their first release Mosaico. Hmm, I think the music of Strunz & Farah will be incorporated into a workout soon!!
Links for the Further Exploration of the Music of Strunz & Farah
Aetust Website
AllMusic
Amazon
Here is an amazing performance of “Jamilah” by Strunz & Farah!
