"Psalms for Warriors," by Riverside Arts Guild, is a Christian CD featuring the reading of Biblical psalms in a variety of musical settings. We were struck by the uniqueness and universality of the concept behind this recording. The vision of Riverside Arts Guild is far-reaching in scope. The artists are endeavoring to bring to life psalms in the Bible pertaining to war. To accomplish this goal, they have employed a wide variety of musical styles, instruments, voices, and languages. The presentation of the poetry in such a way draws the listener into the meaning of the words beyond the confines of culture and time. The highlight of the CD is the reading of Psalm 91 in both English and Greek with a beautiful acoustic guitar backdrop. Also notable is the skillful use of the capeoria on several tracks. (The artists tell us that this instrument was traditionally used by African slaves in Brazil.) Altogether, this is a spoken word CD that, once heard, will not soon be forgotten! Highly recommended!
-Jean W. for RadioIndy
