Renowned GRAMMY-nominated folksinger Eliza Gilkyson will release her20th album, SECULARIA, on July 13 2018 via Red House/Compass Records Group.Gilkyson’s music, in the classic folk music tradition, has always offered avivid reflection of the times we live in. SECULARIA, the long-awaited followupto Nocturne Diaries, is a collection of spiritually charged songs that donot fit within the parameters of traditional religious beliefs, challenging us toembrace a more inclusive perspective, to respect all life and to be accountablefor our actions in these divisive times.The album features a stunning performance with the internationallyacclaimed Tosca String Quartet, (David Byrne, Bob Schneider), vocal cameosby Shawn Colvin and gospel singer Sam Butler, and a duet with her friend,the late Jimmy LaFave, as well as two songs adapted from poetry writtenby her grandmother, Phoebe Hunter Gilkyson, co-written with Eliza’s father,folksinger Terry Gilkyson. Recorded with what she calls a “spare urban folkapproach,” the album features songs of grief, gratitude and wonder. As always,she’s assembled a group of some of Austin’s finest players to back her in thestudio: Chris Maresh (Eric Johnson), Warren Hood, Kym Warner (The GreenCards), Andre Moran, Mike Hardwick (Jon Dee Graham, Charlie Sexton), BettySoo and more.
- 1. Solitary Singer
- 2. Lifelines
- 3. Conservation
- 4. In the Name of the Lord
- 5. Dreamtime
- 6. Seculare
- 7. Reunion
- 8. Sanctuary
- 9. Through the Looking Glass
- 10. Emmanuelle
- 11. Down By the Riverside
- 12. Instrument
