Saeta

Detroit-based musical trio featuring Leslie Wood (piano), Matt Menovcik (guitar) and Bob Smolenski (cello), noted for intimate, minimalist sophisticated pop and melancholic songwriting.

According to the DeBaser review by Frank G: Saeta is a musical group from Detroit, essentially made up of three members (Leslie Wood on piano, Matt Menovcik on guitar, Bob Smolenski on cello). The name is said in the review to be derived from an Andalusian chant. The album We Are Waiting All For Hope is described in that review as their fourth album and features no drums.

DeBaser hosts one detailed, highly positive review of Saeta highlighting intimate, minimalist arrangements for piano, guitar and cello. The review praises songwriting, vocal interplay, and a melancholic atmosphere. The reviewed album is We Are Waiting All For Hope.

For:Listeners of intimate, melancholic, cello-driven pop; fans of minimalist and singer-songwriter influenced chamber-leaning music.