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- SONG OF THE DAY Laucan – You Give Way August 22, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Patsy with Lynn Tait & The Jets – A man Is Two Faced August 21, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Grizzly Bear – Sky Took Hold August 20, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Willie Dixon with Memphis Slim – Sittin’ And Cryin’ The Blues August 19, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Mermaidens – Satsuma August 18, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Elvis Presley – Let Yourself Go August 17, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Whispertown – Born To Ride August 16, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Ovef Ow – Working Girl August 15, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Carmen Villain – “Borders” (Feat. Jenny Hval) August 14, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY King Khan – It’s a Lie August 13, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Al Duncan – Bawana Jinde August 12, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Little John and The Monks-Black Winds August 11, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Damas Swing Orchestra – Odylife August 10, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Lion – You’ve Got a Woman August 9, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY the Ar-Kaics – No Good (demo) August 8, 2017
Tag Archives: Blues
SONG OF THE DAY Willie Dixon with Memphis Slim – Sittin’ And Cryin’ The Blues
Today’s song never fails to cast a tingly shiver down the spine; I sit, I listen and bask in this glorious music, lost for a few gorgeous minutes in the rich blues goodness. Sittin’ And Cryin’ The Blues featured on Willie … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Afous D’Afous – Nak Amahah
If bands like Tinariwen are your thing, Afous D’Afous are a six-piece desert blues outfit worth checking out! Hailing from Tamanrasset in southern Algeria, the band are still relatively unknown in world music circles, whilst at home in the Tuareg … Continue reading
Posted in Afro beat, afro funk, Alternative, Blues, blues rock, desert rock, Folk, folk blues
Tagged Africa rock, Blues, blues rock, Desert blues, Folk, folk blues, Sahelsounds
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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – Love or Love
Ever since the London-based trio Little Barrie emerged from Nottingham in 1999 they have been cooking up their very own unique blend of surf-rock, blues and good old-fashioned psych-infused garage and feeding it to hungry psych fans such as myself!! Their latest … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Sharaf Band feat. Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life is Full of Tribulations)
“This stunning compilation of ’70s songs from Somalia (with an incredible backstory) has the verve of ’90s hip-hop & the soul of Ethio jazz.” The intriguing description above drew my attention to some more exciting new sounds tonight!! New York’s … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Vieux Farka Touré – Ba Kaitere
Son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. Following in his Dad’s musical footsteps, Vieux has been referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” declaring since his teenage years … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Tricky – The Only Way
What really sold this song to me today was its tortured melody, strange as that may seem to be drawn to something a little dark and gloomy, but this song does it so well and the melancholy is tangible. This … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Tom Waits – Gun Street Girl
I love the sound of the banjo, especially when it comes to today’s song. In all its stark and haunting glory, Gun Street Girl is a tale of love gone wrong, where the ruggedness of Waits’ vocals are wonderfully contrasted by … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Janis Joplin – Summertime
When you’ve got a lot of things to do and tasks to finish on a sunny Saturday, what do you do….you spend ages listening to music of course! At least that’s what I’ve done today, that and enjoy the sun, … Continue reading
Posted in Blues, blues rock, cover version, Psych rock
Tagged Blues, cover version, psych rock
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SONG OF THE DAY Junior Wells – Hoodoman Blues
Hoodoo Man Blues has often been referred to as one of the truly classic blues albums of the 1960’s and I’d have to wholeheartedly agree, this album is superb! If you haven’t heard yet, I strongly recommend you take a … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Charles Sheffield – It’s Your Voodoo Working
Everywhere I go lately I keep hearing this song! I first heard it in a playlist I’ve been working my way through (compiled by a man with exceptional taste), it then appeared on a new soul/funk compilation I’ve bought recently … Continue reading
