The cornerstone of the music is definitely the harmony vocals of the three ladies, and the musicians instrument credits and Bromberg’s involvement foretell the kind of musical accompaniment you’re generally going to hear. While many of the tunes are rich with the sounds of mandolin and fiddle(s) and could be described as country/bluegrass gospel tunes there are a few surprises. The band certainly doesn’t operate within any rigid boundaries.  The discs opener is an afro-beat a cappella tune “Hey Papa Legba.” This is followed by an energetic “Zydeco-gospel” tune “I’ll Sing This Song For You,” which has a bit of modern day twist to the spirituals of old. While the singer vows “I’ll go through the fires of hell for you, I’ll swim to the bottom of the well for you” (that old line), she adds a more modern twist; “I will wait backstage for you. I’ll stay off the front page for you.” Among other highlights are “Place of Grace” and the great, high energy “I’m Coming Home to You.” They also deliver a nice cover of “Angel of the Morning” by Chip Taylor (Angelina Jolie’s uncle and esteemed writer of “Wild Thing").  If you are a fan of female harmony vocals and any of the other musical styles mentioned you will likely find a lot to love on With Roots and Wings.