Song of the Day - December 13, 2005

I guess I must be fascinated with international influences in music with my visit to China yesterday. I am off to visit Sweeden and Jose Gonzalez who's parents are from Argentina. Now, that is a quite an unusual combination. Jose Gonzales creates music in a quiet acoustic guitar framework reminiscent of Nick Drake, Paul Simon, Jose Feliciano, and Elliot Smith. His album Veneer is a collection of beautiful, subdued, acoustic gems. My favorite track is "Slow Moves" a quiet, brooding piece that reminds me of Paul Simon, with his understated vocals and languid guitar work. Click here to listen.