This World Is Your World
Self-Released, 2024
10/10
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The New York City singer-songwriter and folk artist Steven Keene received the green light from the Woody Guthrie estate for this adaptation of the iconic protest song, and he’s got some excellent company along for the interpretation.
Keene’s soft voice and warm acoustic guitar starts the calm mood, as Matt O’Ree’s electric guitar, Chris Russo’s drums and Joseph Chiarolanza’s bass turn up the volume with much melody. Further along, Lisa Testa’s subtle backing vocals, Arne Wendt’s playful keys and Joseph Napolitano’s well timed pedal steel give another dimension to the legendary tune.
A song that’s as relevant as it was in 1940, when it was written, Keene channels Guthrie’s spirit with tremendous adaptability, where an updated spirit carries on the legendary message.
Travels well with: Yosef Gutman Levitt- The World And Its People; Maha Maya Band- A New Day