What the critics say:

« One of the rare non-African musicians who has taken an African instrument and made it his own, by learning the traditional songs, then admitting who he is and moving on. » – Cliff Furnald, Rootsworld

« …attention to detail and beauty of delivery…this is a highly recommended recording. » – Canadian Folk Music Bulletin

« The players are excellent and Janke’s compositions are engaging. What’s most attractive about in a room is its mood: it’s joyful. » – EYE Magazine

 

1.Gerrard Street (5:34)

Daniel Janke (kora/prepared piano); George Koller (bass); Colin Linden (National guitar)

 

2. Hoedown Zone (4:32)

Daniel Janke (kora); Alan Hetherington (pandeiro); Rick Lazar (surdo/tan-tan); Hugh Marsh (violin)

 

3. Liminalism (5:13)

Daniel Janke (kora); Ron Allen (bansuri flute/saxophone); Alan Hetherington (percussion); George Koller (bass); Rick Lazar (Udu)

 

4. Dance (5:25)

 Daniel Janke (prepared piano); Jonathan Goldsmith (baritone guitar); Rick Lazar (surdo/tan-tan); Hugh Marsh (violin)

 

5. Maury’s Blues (2:23)

Daniel Janke (kora); Jonathan Goldsmith (prepared piano); Colin Linden (National guitar)

 

6. Chorale I (3:56)

Daniel Janke (kora); Ron Allen (bansuri flute); Bill Brennan (shakers); Jonathan Goldsmith (prepared piano); George Koller (bass)

 

7. Anthem and March (6:17)

Daniel Janke (kora/prepared piano); Ron Allen (bansuri flute); George Koller (bass); Alan Hetherington (axatse/maracas); Ravi Naimpally (tabla)

 

8. In a Room (5:16)

Daniel Janke (kora); Ron Allen (saxophone); Alan Hetherington (percussion); George Koller (bass); Rick Lazar (Udu); Colin Linden (resophonic guitar)

 

9. Walk the Main Road (5:07)

Daniel Janke (kora/accordion/prepared piano); Bill Brennan (percussion); Blair Mackay (kendang); Hugh Marsh (violin)

 

10. Spanish Boots (5:50)

Daniel Janke (kora/accordion); Esmeralda Enrique (dance); Rick Lazar (repinique); Paul Lucas (guitar)

 

11. Zona Hoedown (1:45)

Daniel Janke (kora); Esmeralda Enrique (castanets); Hugh Marsh (violin)

 

12. Chorale II (for Liam) (2:08)

Daniel Janke (kora); Blair Mackay (gambang)