John McLaughlin Makes MiGiC
Over his 50-plus years on the world stage, John McLaughlin has never been afraid to explore uncharted territory. Yet, as the 78-year-old guitarist jovially admitted by phone from his home in Monaco, he’s always wanted to be a singer. And though he’s counted among the greatest players of all time, his search for a voice-like sound keeps driving him forward.
On his new duo album McLaughlin’s guitar and Shankar Mahadevan’s voice combine to create something both meditative and emotional. My first listen was in a noisy (and irritating) environment,
