Tag Archives: Blues

SONG OF THE DAY Sharaf Band feat. Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life is Full of Tribulations)

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

 “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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Vieux Farka Touré – Ba Kaitere

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tricky – The Only Way

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tom Waits – Gun Street Girl

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Janis Joplin – Summertime

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Junior Wells – Hoodoman Blues

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charles Sheffield – It’s Your Voodoo Working

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

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 →

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SONG OF THE DAY Magic Sam – My Love Will Never Die

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

I bet they didn’t call him magic for nothing! Get a load of those high notes that Samuel Gene Maghett, aka Magic Sam, reaches in today’s terrific track! Magic Sam was a self-taught Chicago blues artist born in Mississippi who … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abdominal and The Obliques – Sock Hop

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Toronto rapper Andy Bernstein, aka Abdominal, featured today’s song on his 2012 album, Sitting Music.  Best known for his extraordinary breath control and fun raps, this album was an experimental venture for the hip hop artist who sought to incorporate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Walter – I Hate To See You Go

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

I’ve been away by the sea for a few days, with virtually no internet and plenty of fresh air to cleanse the spirit and freshen the senses! I loaded up my iPod, set the settings to shuffle and that was me … Continue reading →

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