“What’s Going On” by bluesman Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety isn’t the Marvin Gaye classic, but it’s liable to move your soul, too.

‘Be Ready When I Call You’ is the unvarnished blues that comes off earnestly, because Guy Davis is a seasoned storyteller and a messenger of hard truths, balanced by a humble wit.

A Disaster Relief single with Thornetta Davis brings together funk, blues and soul – and a good dose of relevant social commentary.

“It’s a Sad Thing” is a crunchy new blues original by Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety.

“See a Better Day” is a funky new blues original by Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety.

“Secret” is a haunting new blues original by Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety.

Guitarist Paul Nelson joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Led Zeppelin and Billy Cobham.

The real attraction of ‘Hope’ by Ross Hammond and Jay Nair is that it’s not wholly Indian music but rather a direct, innate merging of East and West with a freedom to let the music flow out on its own terms.

ZZ Top’s take on ‘I Thank You’ is driven by signature scruffy riffing, and a rhythm as hard and impenetrable as the West Texas ground.

Kevin Godley, William Shatner and Raphael Pannier are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.