Keb’ Mo’ releases ‘Keep It Simple,’ his fifth album recorded with Robert Cray (2004)

Keb' Mo''s 'Keep It Simple' is his fifth studio album recorded with Robert Cray and Robben Ford and released on February 10, 2004 by Sony Music. 1 . France 2 . Let Your Light Shine 3 . Let Your Light Shine (w/ Susan Werner) 4 . One Good Friend 5 . Shave Yo' Legs (NYC) 6 . Prosperity Blues (w/ Mindi Abair, Catalina Island Jazz Festival, 2009) 7 . Closer (Infinity Hall) 8 . Riley B. King…

Keb’ Mo’ – BLUESAmericana

Released on April 22, 2014, "BLUESAmericana" is the fourteenth album by American blues musician Keb' Mo'.Track Listing : 1.The Worst Is Yet To Come (Heather Donovan, Kevin Moore, Pete Sallis) - 03:57 . 2.Somebody Hurt You (Kevin Moore, John Lewis Parker) - 03:37 . 3.Do It Right (Kevin Moore, Jim Weatherly) - 04:08 . 4.I'M Gonna Be Your Man (Kevin Moore, John Lewis Parker) - 04:34 . 5.Move (Tom…

Santana Records release ‘Santana IV,’ featuring a reunion of the almost complete Woodstock line-up (2016)

Santana's 'Santana IV' is their twenty-third studio album (reuniting the almost entire Woodstock lineup) released on April 15, 2016 by Santana Records.1 . Introduction To Santana IV By Carlos 2 . EPK : The Making Of Santana IV 3 . Neal Schon Taking The Stage (Original Santana Reunion, Las Vegas, 3/21/2016 ) 4 . Black Magic / Woman / Oye Como Va (Original Santana Reunion, Las Vegas, 3/21/2016) 5 .…

This month In Blues Legends 02/12

James Blood Ulmer, Vernon Reid, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Louisiana Red, Taj Mahal, Eric Bibb, Sonny Terry, Brownie Mcghee, Magic Slim, Memphis Slim, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Albert King, Keb' Mo', Larry Johnson

We Remember Louis Jordan. ‘Father Of R&B, King of the Jukebox’

This day (February 4, 1975), in Los Angeles, California, died Louis Jordan, a pioneering American jazz, blues and rhythm & blues musician and bandleaderTracklist : 1 . Fish Fry(1966) 2 . Let The Good Times Roll 3 . w/ His Tympany Five - Buzz Me 4 . Five Guys Named Moe 5 . Fuzzy Wuzzy 6 . Rationblues 7 . Beware 8 . Caldonia (1946) Tracklist : Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby . Ain't Nobody…

Motown publish Michael Jackson’s solo debut album : ‘Got to Be There’ featuring ‘Rockin’ Robin’ and ‘Got to Be There’ (1972)

Michael Jackson's 'Got to Be There' is his solo debut album produced By Hal Davis & Willie Hutch and released on January 24, 1972 by Motown.1 . Got To Be There / Brand New Thing 2 . Rockin' Robin Track Listing : 1.Ain'T No Sunshine (Bill Withers) - 04:09 . 2.I Wanna Be Where You Are (Arthur T-Boy Ross, Leon Ware) - 03:01 . 3.Girl Don'T Take Your Love From Me (Willie Hutch) - 03:46 . 4.In Our…

Rihanna releases her fourth album : ‘Rated R’ featuring ‘Russian Roulette,’ ‘Hard,’ ‘Rude Boy,’ and ‘Te Amo’ (2009)

Rihanna's 'Rated R' is her fourth studio album featuring (among others) Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Justin Timberlake and Slash as guests and released on November 20, 2009 by Def Jam.1 . Wait Your Turn 2 . Hard (w/ Jeezy) 3 . Rockstar 101 (w/ Slash) 4 . Russian Roulette 5 . Rude Boy 6 . Te Amo 7 . Mad House 8 . Mad House Intro / Wait Your Turn (Live, Nokia) 9 . R1 ("Hackney Weekend") 10 . Russian…

We Remember Miriam Makeba ‘We Remember Mama Africa’

This day (November 9, 2008), in Castel Volturno, Italy, died Miriam Makeba, a South African singer and civil rights activistTracklist : 1 . Khawuleza 1966 2 . Pata Pata ( 1967 ) 3 . Africa Is Where My Heart Lies.. 4 . w/ Paul Simon – Under African Skies 5 . w/ Hugh Masakela- Nelson Mandela 70Th Concert 6 . Malaika (1969) Miriam Makeba Top 10 : Pata Pata . The Click Song . Saduva . Ha Po Zamani…

Warner Bros. publish Paul Simon’s eighth album : ‘The Rhythm of the Saints’ (1990)

Paul Simon's 'The Rhythm of the Saints' is his eighth studio album self-produced and released on October 16, 1990 by Warner Bros.1 . Proof (Berlin, 2002) 2 . Proof (1991, Tokyo) 3 . Born At The Right Time (1991, Tokyo) 4 . Spirit Voices (Paris, July 11th, 2008 ) Track Listing : 1.The Obvious Child (Paul Simon) - 04:10 . 2.Can'T Run But (Paul Simon) - 03:36 . 3.The Coast (Paul Simon, Vincent…

Singing With Paul Simon

Art Garfunkel, Edie Brickell , George Harrison, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez , Miriam Makeba, Stephen Colbert , Dion , Stevie Wonder, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Chevy Chase

Willie, Neil, Keb et al are at Farm Aid (1999)

September 12, 1999 - Susan Tedeschi, Keb' Mo', Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Deana Carter, Barenaked Ladies, John Mellencamp. They will all perform at the Farm Aid concert in Bristow, Virginia

Jaco Pastorius takes the Word of Mouth Big Band to ‘Aurex Jazz Festival 1982’

During the first week of September 1982, Jaco Pastorius, the Word of Mouth Big Band and a couple of special guests such as Toots Thielemans took part in the "Aurex Jazz Festival" held in three different Japanese venues : Budokan, Tokyo (September 1st), Osaka Festival Hall (September 4th) and Yokohama Stadium (September 5th). Here is what is supposed to be the Tokyo concert plus various excerpts…

The Rolling Stones release their nineteenth album : ‘Steel Wheels’ featuring ‘Mixed Emotions’ (1989)

The Rolling Stones ' 'Steel Wheels' is their nineteenth studio album (the last with Bill Wyman) released on August 1989 29, 1989 by Rolling Stones/Columbia.1 . Sad Sad Sad (Live, 1991 2 . Mixed Emotions 3 . Mixed Emotions (The Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, 1990 4 . Terrifying 5 . Rock And A Hard Place (Live, 1991 6 . Can't Be Seen (Tokyo Dome, 1990) 7 . Almost Hear You Sigh (Tokyo Dome, 1990) 8 . Slipping…

Paul Simon releases his seventh album : ‘Graceland’ featuring ‘You Can Call Me Al’ and ‘The Boy in the Bubble’ (1986)

Paul Simon's 'Graceland' is his seventh studio album released on August 12, 1986 by Warner Bros.1 . The Boy In The Bubble 2 . The Story Of Graceland 3 . Paul Simon Explains Why The Titlesong Graceland Is His Favorite 4 . Gumboots (Itunes Festival) 5 . Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes 6 . Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (w/ Ladysmith Black Mambazo - ") 7 . You Can Call Me Al (Official Video)…

This month In Blues Legends 07/12

Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Earl King, Taj Mahal, Magic Slim, Eric Bibb, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Johnny Winter, Jeff Healey, John Lee Hooker , Keb' Mo', Albert King

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°150 – New Music Videos

Boza, Laycon, Baby Queen, Ana Barbara, James Vickery, Amir, Russ, Queen Naija, Twinbeatz, Luke Bryan, James Vincent McMorrow, Rudimental, Zack Tabudlo They are the performers of the twelve brand new worldwide love songs that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . Boza . Ella Lyrics >> Review >> More by…

‘Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James’

'Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James' is a multi-artist album featuring Keb Mo', Tom Jones, Warren Haynes, Billy Gibbons, Bettye LaVette among others and released on January 26, 2018 by Sylvan Songs (Source 'Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James' | Official Site)'Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James' AMAZON . ITUNES .

This week In One-Off Collaborations 20/52

David Byrne & St. Vincent, Sam Moore & Blues Brothers Band, B.B. King & James Brown, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Robin Gibb & Nigel Kennedy, The Corrs & Ron Wood, Jason Mraz & Sungha Jung, Eric Clapton & Ed Sheeran, Pete Townshend & Lou Reed, Andy Summers & Robert Fripp, Janet Jackson & Justin Timberlake

This week In Male Balladeers 09/52

Nick Cave, Keb' Mo', Harry Styles, Roger Hodgson, Winston Rodney, Lucio Dalla, John Darnielle, Justin Vernon, Harry Belafonte, Chris Robinson, Beck, Marcus Mumford

This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Ferry, Paul Simon, Michael Bublé, Father John Misty, Ed Kowalczyk, Keb' Mo', Kurt Elling, Stuart Staples, Paul McCartney, Lou Rawls, Arlo Guthrie

This week In One-Off Collaborations 33/52

Peter Gabriel & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Phil Collins & David Crosby, Laura Mvula & Esperanza Spalding, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Les Paul & Chet Atkins, King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree, Stevie Wonder & Chick Corea, Larry Graham & Prince, Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Robert Trujillo, Bon Jovi & Aerosmith, Aerosmith & Jimmy Page, Sting, Zucchero & Jeff Beck

Happy Birthday Taj Mahal. ‘Senor Mahal’

This day (May 17, 1942), in Harlem, New York, is born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks a.k.a Taj Mahal, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Keb’ Mo’ – She Knows How To Rock Me (2018) 2 . Corrina (2016) 3 . Queen Bee (2015) 4 . Diving Duck Blues (2013) 5 . Checkin’ Up On My Baby (2012) 6 . Senor Blues (2010) 7 . w/ The Phantom Blues Band – New York (2012) 8 . If The River Was Whiskey (2008)…

Happy Birthday Willie Nelson. ‘Simple Nelson’

This day (April 29, 1933), in Abbott, Texas, U.S., is born Willie Hugh Nelson a.k.a Willie Nelson, American singer, songwriter and activistTracklist : 1 . Hello Walls 2 . Mr. Record Man (1969) 3 . Bloody Mary Morning (Austin City Limits, 1974) 4 . If You’ve Got The Money Honey (1977) 5 . Live Medley (w/ Bee Gees, Glen Campbell, 1979) 6 . Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain (Midnight Special 1980) 7 .…

Cassandra Wilson releases ‘Thunderbird,’ an album produced By T-Bone Burnett (2006)

Cassandra Wilson's 'Thunderbird' is an album produced By T-Bone Burnett and released on April 4, 2006, by Blue Note.1 . I Want To Be Loved Cassandra Wilson - Thunderbird Track Listing : 1.Go To Mexico (Keith Ciancia, Mike Elizondo, Zigaboo Modeliste, Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr, Cassandra Wilson) - 04:14 . 2.Closer To You (Jakob Dylan) - 05:49 . 3.Easy Rider (Traditional) -…

Eric Clapton releases ‘Me and Mr. Johnson,’ an album tribute to Robert Johnson (2004)

Eric Clapton's 'Me and Mr. Johnson' is his sixteenth studio album (tribute to Robert Johnson) released on March 23, 2004 by Duck / Reprise.1 . When You Got A Good Friend (Sessions, 2004) 2 . When You've Got A Good Friend ( "Crossroads") 3 . They're Red Hot (Sessions, 2004) 4 . Traveling Riverside Blues 5 . Stop Breakin' Down Blues (Sessions, 2004) 6 . Stop Breakin' Down Blues (w/ Dave Swift…

Marcus Miller publishes ‘Afrodeezia,’ his twelth album via Blue Note (2015)

Marcus Miller's 'Afrodeezia' is his twelth studio album as a leader released on March 16, 2015 by Blue Note.1 . Introducing Afrodeezia 2 . Papa Was A Rolling Stone (23/11/14, Olympia) 3 . Hylife (Paris) Track Listing : 1.Hylife (Marcus Miller) - 06:59 . 2.B'S River (Marcus Miller) - 06:48 . 3.Preacher’S Kid (Song For William H) (Marcus Miller) - 05:45 . 4.We Were There (Marcus Miller) -…

Menu Du Jour Feb. 28 & 29 (EN – FR – ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Rickie Lee Jones, Robert Plant, Steely Dan, U2, AC/DC, Faces, MC5, Nina Simone, Can, Talk Talk, Young Marble Giants, Thelonious Monk, Soft Machine, Robert Glasper, Chet Baker, Everything but the Girl, The Mamas and the Papas We Celebrate Brian Jones, Cindy Wilson, B-52s We Watch Billy Preston, Jamie Cullum, Eric…

Tedeschi Trucks Band release their fourth album ‘Signs’ featuring ‘Hard Case’ (2019)

Tedeschi Trucks Band's 'Signs' is their fourth album recorded live to two-inch analog tape, co-produced by Derek Trucks, Jim Scott and Bobby Tis, featuring among other guests Warren Haynes & Doyle Bramhall II and released on February 15, 2019 by Fantasy(Source Tedeschi Trucks Band - Signs | Official Site)NPR There's such warmth to the playing, you can picture the band members standing in the…

Willie Nelson does not sing Frank Sinatra’s repertoire like Sinatra. He sings it his way.

Willie Nelson's 'My Way' is his sixty-eighth studio album featuring Norah Jones on one song, produced by Buddy Cannon and Matt Rollings and released on September 14, 2018 by Legacy Recordings(Source Willie Nelson - My Way | Official Site)Rolling Stone “He didn’t worry about behind the beat or in front of the beat, or whatever – he could sing it either way, and that’s the feel you have to have.”…

Happy birthday Buddy Guy. ‘Best Guy’

This day (July 30, 1936), in Lettsworth, Louisiana, is born Buddy Guy, an American blues guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . Kingfish (2020) 2 . Cognac (2019) 3 . w/ Jimmy Vaughan/Q. Sullivan - I Just Want to Make Love to You 4 . w/ Keb' Mo' - Born To Play Guitar (2016) 5 . Skin Deep & Blues (2014) 6 . Damn Right I've Got The Blues (2013) 7 . Hoochie Coochie Man (2010) 8 . w/ Eric Clapton…

Concord publish ‘Lee Ritenour’s 6 String Theory’ recorded with John Scofield, Taj Mahal, Pat Martino, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray, Slash, George Benson, B.B. King, Steve Lukather,…

'Lee Ritenour's 6 String Theory' is an album recorded for his 50th birthday with John Scofield, Taj Mahal, Pat Martino, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray, Slash, George Benson, B.B. King, Steve Lukather, Mike Stern and more and released on June 29, 2010 by Concord.1 . John Scofield & Lee Ritenour 2 . Cause We've Ended as Lovers 3 . Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather and Andy McKee 4 . Drifting (La…

The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – Goin’ Home

Released on May 5, 2014, "Goin' Home" is the seventh album by Kenny Wayne Shepherd. It is an exploration into the music of Shepherd’s biggest influences, and features guest performances by some of his closest friendsTrack Listing : 1.Palace Of The King (Donald "Duck" Dunn, Don Nix, Leon Russell) - 03:48 . 2.Everything Gonna Be Alright (Walter Jacobs) - 04:18 . 3.I Love The Life I Live (Willie…

Sting releases his first solo album : ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ featuring ‘If You Love Somebody Set Them Free and ‘Russians’ (1985)

Sting's 'The Dream of the Blue Turtles' is his first solo album released on June 1, 1985 by A&M, excatly two years after the final Police album. 1 . If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Official Music Video) 2 . If You Love Somebody Set Them Free 3 . Love Is The Seventh Wave (Official Music Video) 4 . Love is the 7th Wave / Mother & Child Reunion (w/ Paul Simon, Feb 8 2014) 5 . Russians…