Carlton Jumel Smith

Robert Johnson's Backbone

Composer: Reverend Gary Davis, 1960 - The Lyrics Are Based On Traditional Spirituals - Appeared On Davis' Album "Harlem Street Singer" (1960)

Kris Kristofferson

Remembering Kris Kristofferson: The Song Was Written As A Tribute To All Those Who Inspired Him

Kris Kristofferson

June 22.1936 TX - September 28, 2024 HI (88) - A Pioneering Figure In he Outlaw Country Movement Of The 1970's, Moving Away From The Polished Nashville Sound And Toward A More Raw, Introspective Style

The Highwaymen

Remembering Kris Kristofferson: Kristofferson's Rough-Edged Vocals Reflect The Working-Class Struggles, Echoing His Affinity For Portraying The Human Condition In His Music

COMPILATIONS

Remembering Kris Kristofferson: Kristofferson's Rendition Of This Song Was Not Promoted To Radio - Major Hit For Ray Price - The Narrator Describes A Lover In Somewhat Nostalgic Terms

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Janis Joplin

Remembering Kris Kristofferson: Kristofferson's Most Enduring Achievement; His Lover For A Brief Period, Janis Was The Inspiration For The Song's Heroine, The Narrator's Hitchhiking Buddy Who Was Game For Anything

BALTHVS

Traditions Around The World: Colombian Based Psychedelic Funk Trio - Their Genre-Defying Sound Blends Cumbia, Surf Rock, And Turkish Musical Influences Comprised Of Lyrics In English And Spanish With Plenty Of Instrumentals That Meld Mysticism And Psychedelics

Jai Uttal

Traditions Around The World: A Pioneer In The World Music Community With His Eclectic East-Meets-West Sound - Very Popular In The Yoga Community

Enya

Traditions Around The World: Irish Composer And Singer/Songwriter - Enya's Music Features Multi-Layers Of Her Own Vocals And Instrumentation, Lengthened Reverb, And Interwoven Elements Of Celtic Music; Began Her Musical Career Playing Alongside Her Family's Irish Folk Band Clannad, Leaving In 1982 Pursuing A Solo Career

Orchid Ensemble

Traditions Around The World: Vancouver, BC, 1997 - The Trio Combines Musical Traditions From China, Melding With Its Repertoire A World Music Cultural Focus

Jack Broadbent

His Playing Is Superb, Showing An Almost Reckless Abandon When He Gets Revved Up

Jim Byrnes

Undercover: Gordon Lightfoot, 1965 - Byrnes Has Won The Juno Award For Blues Album of the Year Three Times

Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer

The Sister Troubadours With A Wonderful Reading Of Bob Dylan

Otis Rush

Blues Plate Special: Distinctive Guitar Style Featured A Slow-Burning Sound And Long Bent Notes, Qualities Similar To The Styles Of Magic Sam And Buddy Guy; The Sound Became Known As West Side Chicago Blues, An Influence Mike Bloomfield, Peter Green And Eric Clapton - Inspired By Muddy Waters, Rush Relocated To Chicago In 1948; His Impact On A Generation Of Bluesman Continue. Otis Rush Jr. Passed On In 2018

John Coltrane

Jazz Spotlight: A Towering Musical Figure Of The 20th Century, John Coltrane Reset The Parameters Of Jazz During His Decade As A Leader - On This Outing, Recorded In 1962 During Sessions For 'My Favorite Things" - "Coltrane Plays The Blues" Though Overshadowed By That Record, Turned Out To Be One Of The Great Records In Jazz; The Six Tracks Is A Journey Through The Blues, From The Most Primitive To The 'World Beat' Blues - - - Steve Davis, Bass...Elvin Jones, Drums...McCoy Tyner, Piano...John Coltrane, Saxophone

Clinton Gregory

Composers: Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs - Gregory Is An In Demand Session Fiddler, Releasing Solo Material For Independent Labels

Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs

A Long-Player Highlighting A Few Favorites Of The Bluegrass Pioneers

Brownie Ford

Legendary Musician, Rodeo Performer, Louisiana Woods Cowboy, Traveling Circus Clown - One Of The Few Documented Traditional Singers Of The Old Anglo Ballads, Cowboy Songs, And Blues

The Barefoot Movement

Grassed' Up Version Of The Blue Oyster Cult Juggernaut, 1976

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COMPILATIONS

Jackson Browne & Bonnie Raitt - A Rock-Steady Inspired Reinterpretation Of Both The Weavers And Jimmie Rodgers Chart Topper, Adapted From A 1937 Lead Belly Song Which In Turn Was Adapted From The Traditional Irish Folk Tune Drimindown"

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Patty Larkin - Calls This One Genre-Stretching, String-Popping Alterna-Folk - Larkin Is A Musical Sorceress; Her Creativity And Command On The Guitar Is Truly A Marvel