Mamas Gun offers a Thom Bell-inspired neo-soul message of hope and regrowth from seeds that have survived the harsh COVID winter.

Ex-James Brown saxist Pee Wee Ellis unveiled his debut solo LP 30 years ago this month, proving again that he was one of the funkiest homo sapiens anywhere.

‘Bluesiana II’ arrived 30 years ago missing a key figure from the band’s all-star lineup in the recently deceased Art Blakey. I didn’t have high hopes.

Released 10 years ago today, ‘Laughing Down Crying’ found Daryl Hall rediscovering his pop muse, all on his own.

Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-impacting albums from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire.

With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.

Santana’s Ray Greene joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee and Tim Morse are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Preston Frazier’s look back at the Best of 2020 in rock, pop and soul includes David Sancious, Rick Wakeman, Brownout, Randy Goodrum and others.

Preston Frazier’s look back at the Best of 2020 in box sets, live projects and reissues includes Trevor Rabin, Prince, Ian Dury, Greg Lake and others.