Crossing mediums, genres and historical mythology, The Sea and The Mother is an incarnation of her Dao Strom’s perpetual creative impulse. In her latest EP, We Were Meant to Be a Gentle People, emotive vocal melodies and ambient frequencies are balanced with a folk sensibility that carries a melancholic undertone in it’s subtleties. Accompanied by a compilation of poetry, artwork and writings on Vietnam, the release flows evenly through six songs that feel dynamic, meditative and honest in their presentation. Listening to the EP is a unique experience and, above all, is representative of an artistic drive that defies traditional categorization. Join The Sea and The Mother this Friday night at the Waypost to celebrate the release of We Were Meant to Be a Gentle People and pick up a copy for yourself. – Benjamin Toledo
