American Railroad

The album reflects the programme for Silkroad's inaugural 'American Railroad' tour in 2023. Its 13 tracks include commissioned pieces by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Suzanne Kite, and Silkroad artist Wu Man, as well as new arrangements of songs by Rhiannon Giddens and fellow Silkroad artists Haruka Fujii, Maeve Gilchrist, and Mazz Swift. Rounding out the album are original compositions and arrangements by Silkroad artists Pura Fé, Sandeep Das, Niwel Tsumbu, and Kaoru Watanabe. American Railroad was recorded live during tour stops at the Green Music Center in Sonoma, CA and Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CA.

1. Invocation
2. Swannanoa Tunnel / Steel-Driving Man
3. Rainy Day
4. Far Down Far
5. Tamping Song
6. Rela
7. Wíhaŋblapi Mázačhaŋku
8. Have You Seen My Man?
9. Swannanoa Strings
10. Milimo
11. Fukagu Sanjurokkei
12. Mahk Jchi
13. O Shout!