Ken Olson - SDG

Ken Olson is an American folk singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Originally from Rochester, Minnesota, he has performed on four continents. On SDG, Olson enlists the help of cellist David Weidman and flutist Marie Gums for several songs. Influence from African musical styles can be heard on two songs, including the use of a traditional Congolese harp on 'Tshoeloe Ma Ye Kpaha.' Olson's spiritual journey is the theme of several songs, but he takes time to reflect on Christmas ('Silent Night', 'The Little One From Bethlehem') and also to poke fun at expensive espresso drinks ('Caramel Latte') and impersonal answering machines ('Not At Home'). What people are saying about SDG: - 'SDG is a wonderful album and addition to our music library.' (AO) - 'What a great CD!' (TL) - 'I get completely drawn into it' (RK) - 'tight harmonies and clever instrumentation' (WA) - 'Thank you so much for the CD. It's terrific! You remind me of Simon and Garfunkel...Similar heady thoughtfulness, similar blend of light and serious, similar sense of a broad tradition of music and lyrics.' (RG) - 'Beautiful quality.' (JF)

1) Wondrous Cross - Ken Olson Watts Isaac
2) Ezali Malamu - Ken Olson Fultz Jim
3) Soli Deo Gloria - Ken Olson Olson Ken
4) Caramel Latte - Ken Olson Attneave Dorothy
5) Melody - Ken Olson Moon Dennis
6) Not at Home - Ken Olson Olson Ken
7) Faith Might Faith - Ken Olson Wesley Charles
8) No More Tears - Ken Olson Olson Ken
9) Silent Night - Ken Olson Mohr Joseph
10) The Little One from Bethlehem - Ken Olson Danz Tracy
11) Tshoeloe Ma Ye Kpaha - Ken Olson Super Punayima Kan
12) Wherever You Go - Ken Olson Olson Gary