Hirundo Maris, Arianna Savall

Savall’s recording this one isinfused with the samesweetness underscored witha strong musicality. In herfirst foray away from thefamilial record label, she joins with lutanistand singer Petter Udland Joansen for a seriesof traditional songs arching across theNordic countryside. Her ethereal voice reallyhas no match and with lineage such as hers,I am not surprised as she goes strength tostrength. A little bit of drums to spice up thegentle rhythms from the harp, makes thismy pick of the month.

Kate Rockstrom is from Readings Carlton