Folk Archives - Zara Banning

Illinoise: A Musical Exploration of Home, Loss, and the American Midwest

Album Overview Released in 2005, “Illinoise” is Sufjan Stevens’ fourth studio album, a sweeping and ambitious concept album that pays homage to the state of Illinois. Stevens’ musical style on the album is characterized by its eclecticism, incorporating elements of folk, classical, and electronic music. The album explores themes of history, identity, and the search … Read more