Louis Armstrong
Died on this day in 1971 — the 20th Century’s greatest musician. Here is Pop’s #1 fan and keeper of the flame on the recent Mosaic release. Also, here is a recent interview with Ricky. gospelJazzLouis ArmstrongmusicRicky Riccardi
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Hammer of the Gods
Listening again to the O2 concert it has became clearer than ever that Led Zep’s sound is of Wagnerian proportions, dragging you through the Mississippi delta up to Norse and Celtic mythology and much in between and then back down to the delta. Here are two decent enough interviews — the first is with Jimmy…
Wendell Pierce’s 6 Favorite Musical Moments From ‘Treme’
This from Rolling Stone. bluesfunkgospelJazznew orleansrapTremeWendell Pierce
The Zion Harmonizers
Fabulous – see them live if you can. gospelmusicnew orleansZion harmonizers
A Gospel Bluegrass Companion
I highly recommend this just released work by the High Bar Gang: seven highly talented individuals in their own right working in perfect ensemble – all egos left at the door. The three female voices all very strong and the musicianship subtle (special shout-out to the bassist who clearly was the glue). Hearing the HBG…
The Spiritual Side of Wynton Marsalis
A new compilation released today. Below is a snippet from Wynton’s Abyssinian Mass that is currently being performed and streamed. Abyssinian A Gospel CelebrationAbyssinian Baptist ChurchgospelJazzLincoln Center Jazz OrchestraWynton Marsalis
Marsalis and Sneed on “Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration”
Wynton Marsalis and Damien Sneed chat about their “Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration“ Abyssinian A Gospel CelebrationbluesDamien SneedgospelJazzWynton Marsalis
Ray Charles
Born on this day. bluescountry and westerngospelJazzLouis Armstrongmusicray charlesrock and rollsoul
Hymns & Spirituals/Downtown Church
Two great complementary works: Tommy Sancton and Lars Edegran Patty Griffin Downtown ChurchgospelLars Edegranmusicnew orleansPatty GriffinRobert PlantTommy Sancton
Mavis Staples: Listen to the New Album
The full album being streamed from NPR’s First Listen. gospelmavis staplesmusic
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