Art of expression comes with risk of failure.

The art of expression always comes with the risk of failure, not being accepted and criticized; this also applies when a person leaves their hometown for the big city. The song 'Cold East Wind' by folk/roots artist Arlette Alcock from the album, 'Wolfgirl' describes just that. The song is beautifully arranged, let's just say it is a song that I have had the opportunity to listen to continuously and appreciate more and more. The violin is extraordinarily timed with the acoustic guitar and drums. The instruments compliment each other so vibrantly; it feels as if it will be the last song that they will ever play.

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Arlette has won numerous awards and currently is nominated for several at the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards. For more info go to: www.arlettemusic.com

OUR PICK

Song--Cold East Wind

Artist--Arlette Alcock

Album--Wolfgirl

Label--Independent

Review by Angela Pearson