Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, John Paul McGee + Others: 2023’s Seasonal Sounds
Ross Boissoneau digs into new seasonal sounds from Gregory Porter, Samara Joy, John Paul McGee, Kings Return and others.
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Evie Asio – ‘Contending and Contention’ (2022)
‘Contending and Contention’ is a harmonic, vocal and sonic journey, held together by its message – and Evie Asio’s distinct sound.
Ray Greene of Santana and Tower of Power: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Santana’s Ray Greene joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.
Richard Sterban: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Richard Sterban of Oak Ridge Boys and J.D. Sumner’s Stamps fame joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping moments – and what he’s listening to now.
Mavis Staples Wrote a New Ending For Her Father With ‘Don’t Lose This’
Mavis Staples completed an emotional, years-long journey when she finally issued leftover sessions with her dad Pops Staples five years ago today.
The Blind Boys of Alabama’s Down in New Orleans added a new musical wrinkle
The Blind Boys of Alabama fixed a glaring hole in their amazing career resume with ‘Down in New Orleans,’ released on this date 10 years ago.
Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation
We loved the sexy, hard-as-nails Denise LaSalle for creating a series of titanic grooves, and also because we were never certain that she couldn’t have kicked our ass.
Bob Dylan’s Trouble No More: I Haven’t Heard It, But I Already Have Issues
Columbia Records touts the gospel-focused ‘Trouble No More’ as the “definitive retrospective of a pivotal period” in Bob Dylan’s canon. It’s not.
Al Jarreau (1940-2017): Our Essential Playlist
Al Jarreau’s distinctive singing style crossed boundaries, encompassing jazz, pop, R&B, funk, gospel, and even world music.
Sam Butler – Raise Your Hands! (2015)
Like all the best religious records, ex-Blind Boys of Alabama guitarist/vocailist Sam Butler’s ‘Raise Your Hands!’ has that the ability to lift the spirits of pagans and Christians alike.
