"Rakos are creatures that live deep in the jungle and although they are known to hunt and kill people, there have been no incidents or sighting for an entire generation. The last villager to have seen a Rako is Boona’s grandfather. In fact, people have started to think Rakos no longer exist. This makes the village feel a little safer because to be killed by a Rako is to die the most painful death.
If a Rako spits in your eye, its poison causes your skin to sprout thousands of long, razor-sharp quills. It is bad enough to be covered in quills, but that’s just the beginning. One by one they come alive. They grow long and hysterical before twisting back to stab you. People who have been killed by Rakos look like bloody pin cushions and usually by the time someone finds them, jungle ants have eaten away what is left of their face. This often gives children nightmares, but not Boona."
--Excerpt from he correlating short story, "My Feather" written by Joan Tick and illustrated by Maude Black.
Irish singer-songwriter Oisin Leech's acoustic folk music is characterized by its muted beauty and intimate, solitary quality. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 16, 2024
A gorgeous journey through a kaleidoscopic array of sonic approaches melted together that feels old and new at the same time. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 5, 2024
The legendary Richard Thompson's new solo album exemplifies his many musical paths, from pop and cabaret to jazz to traditional folk. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2024
Babehoven returns with another record of indie folk songs about love, connection, and the fragility of human relationships. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 24, 2024
The haunting new record from Canadian folk artist Avi C. Engel bridges old and new traditions with a minimalist approach. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 24, 2024