A Cappella Archives

173: The Real Group, ‘Nature Boy’

An immaculate union of the pristine and the passionate – The Real Group in a breathtaking take on ‘Nature Boy’. It’s just a little perfect.

January 10, 2025 by jeff A Cappella Nordic Song Of the week Vocalists 11

228: Roger Treece, Achinoam Nini (Noa), Vocalocity — ‘Protected’ (‘Mugan’)

A mad genius vocal arranger, a virtuoso vocalist and an vocal orchestra combine for a unique improvised a cappella concerto.

July 19, 2024 by jeff A Cappella Israeli Song Of the week 3

169: The Mills Brothers, ‘Jungle Fever’

“No musical instruments or mechanical devices used on this recording other than one guitar.”

April 25, 2024 by jeff A Cappella Song Of the week Vocalists 5

301: Erik Bosio (& jeff meshel), ‘Galia’

Why Jeff bought a slinky red dress.

February 29, 2024 by jeff A Cappella Classical Personal Song Of the week 24

012: Arvo Pärt, ‘De profundis’

Tintinnabulous triads, a pre-Yom Kippur pause for reflection.

September 20, 2023 by jeff A Cappella Classical Other Song Of the week 6

105: The Boswell Sisters, ‘Crazy People’

The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha’s girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on.

July 26, 2023 by jeff A Cappella Jazz Song Of the week Vocalists 12

273: The Necks, ‘Sex’

Jeff’s Top Ten from the last fortnight–surprises, non-surprises, and Rachael Price going ‘Ooh-ooh–ooh’.

December 29, 2022 by jeff A Cappella Jazz Nordic Other Rock Song Of the week 8

236: Jacob Collier, ‘Hideaway’

If you ever want to know what’s new in music, check out what Jacob Collier’s been doing for the previous couple of months.

November 12, 2022 by jeff A Cappella Jazz Rock Song Of the week 6