Rosa Mundi | |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | June Tabor |
Cover: | Rosa Mundi (album).jpg |
Released: | 2001 |
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Genre: | Folk |
Label: | Topic |
Producer: | John Ravenhall |
Prev Title: | A Quiet Eye |
Prev Year: | 1999 |
Next Title: | An Echo of Hooves |
Next Year: | 2003 |
Rosa Mundi is a 2001 album by folk singer June Tabor. It is a concept album that represents Tabor's exploration of the rose as a symbol of love, of beauty and hope. As a folk singer, Tabor’s primary sources are traditional[1] but it is her secondary source choices, ranging from Tchaikovsky to a Great War ballad via Robbie Burns and a version of a German traditional piano song "Es Ist ein Rose Ersprungen", that separate this album from being a generalist folk music album.[1] Tabor's singing is understated, reflecting her desire for the songs to be centre stage.[2]
The album was reviewed favourably by a number of British music critics. RootsWorlds Jim Foley described Rosa Mundi in positive terms. stating that close attention to their lyrics renders this pleasant experience moving[3] In The Guardian Robin Denselow praised Rosa Mundi,[2] and commented that Tabor's work demonstrated a commitment to the art of song with each song sung with Tabor's distinctive vocals. The article praised Tabor as amongst the finest of contemporary folk singers.[2] A separate RootsWorld review said that Rosa Mundi was outstanding and that Tabor was a contemporary singer of importance with an ability to express herself with clarity and beauty.[4] British folk music magazine fRoots reviewed the album at the time of release,[5] and had championed Tabor for over twenty years, republishing an interview with Tabor in the final issue in 2019.[6]