Abuzayed the Free has never been one known for sticking to the normal paths and methods of music making. Her love for her culture and diverse musical education has always been present (especially on her strong debut), but after a move to New York, the last thing anyone would have expected was a bluegrass song. This, however, is exactly what Abuzayed the Free has presented us in Crossed on Over, effortlessly mixing her inspirational and mystic lyrics with the rhythm of a string band. The result is an interesting dance between styles, and one that I wouldn’t mind seeing explored a bit more in the future.
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