Eliza Gilkyson - Secularia

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.