Borderland

Borderland takes the listener criss-crossing among cultures, as this versatile group deftly traverses borders, continents and hemispheres with a dazzling repertoire of contemporary and traditional World Folk music. As musicians dedicated to exploring World Folk music which springs from the essence of women's experience, Libana is continually moved by the unique voice of each culture. Yet a blending and sharing of musical influences often takes place when diverse peoples live in close proximity. Conversely, an ethnic community's language and musical style can also maintain it's original integrity even within the borders of another country. Libana often plays music of the Finns who live in Karelia, the Slavs who live in Hungary, or the Hungarians who live in Romania. Yet transcending all borders, boundaries and definitions is the soul and spirit of people worldwide who, with a full and colorful palette, dance and drum and sing the commonality of life's experience.