The Sway Machinery’s combination of rhythmic power and potent folklore takes no prisoners. And indeed, the historical tradition of Cantorial music, which is the focus of the band’s work, is very much a lost world. The music of The Sway Machinery invites the listener to become like children wandering in the forest, discovering something mythic and wonderful. In January of 2010, The Sway Machinery travelled to Mali to perform at the legendary Festival of the Desert. While in Africa, the group recorded a new album featuring collaborations with luminaries of Malian music, including Vieux Farka Toure and Khaira Arby. The album that resulted from this remarkable intersection of worlds is called The House of Friendly Ghosts. The band has toured nationally and in Europe in support of the album, including numerous appearances with Khaira Arby.
Pearls Before Swine 