Album DescriptionBlack Emerald is "Hillbilly Flamenco" in its purest form. Its captivating and intoxicating rhythms transport you to the Islands of romance and reverie. Born in the volcanic depths of the Azores and bred with the American mountain spirit, this music is truly the meeting of worlds. More than fusion, more than a marriage of styles, Black Emerald is the living dance of life. Instrumentation is Acoustic "Hillbilly Flamenco" guitar with fiddle,Flute,flugalhorn and a fantastic Latin rhythm section. "Black Emerald is David Feder's best work yet. I've listened to it over and over, and each time I'm knocked out by the energy of the music. It's one of those special albums that stands as a singular creative vision, not just a collection of songs. Dave's touch with the Latin guitar is magic." Carl Hiaasen