Orquesta Akokán Recreate the Golden Era of Mambo
Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán revisit the jazz-inflected Latin music that preceded salsa as they celebrate mambo’s golden era.
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Cochemea’s ‘Vol. II: Baca Sewa’ Brings a Unique Point of View to Spiritual Jazz
Cochemea’s Vol. II: Baca Sew is an outstanding example of music and meaning working in tandem to produce an impactful record. This is soul music in every sense of the word.
Daptone Records’ Gabriel Roth on Sharon Jones and the Power of Music
A recent compilation of rare covers by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings only highlights what we've long known. Soul music is of a rare and special breed capable of uniting people across many societal lines.
New Compilation Collects Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings’ Covers
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings always brought joy and energy to their music. Hearing them cut loose on these covers lets us appreciate the verve with which they approached their art in any setting.
The Budos Band Prove They Are Not ‘Long in the Tooth’
The Budos Band are more ferociously funky than ever with their 15th-anniversary album, Long in the Tooth.
The Budos Band Call for Action on “The Wrangler” (premiere)
The Budos Band call on their fans for action with the powerful new track "The Wrangler" that falls somewhere between '60s spy thriller soundtrack and '70s Ethiojazz.
The James Hunter Six Arrive in the ‘Nick of Time’
Think of the James Hunter Six's Nick of Time as a lost jukebox of singles from that bar and grill on the edge of the nostalgia highway that always has a full parking lot of semi-trucks and convertibles, beaters, and hot rods.
Carlton Jumel Smith Sums Up a Lifetime of Soul on ‘1634 Lexington Avenue’
Soul singer Carlton Jumel Smith's new album, 1634 Lexington Avenue, was recorded this year, but it sounds like 1974 all over again.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings: 6 February 2014 – Beacon Theatre, New York
Having beaten cancer, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings returned to the stage in NYC for a performance that was as invigorating as it was electrifying.
“I Feel Like I’m Going to Be Able to Do Everything”: An Interview with Sharon Jones
Following some high-profile collaborations and soundtrack features, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings suffered through two deaths and a devastating cancer diagnosis. Jones talks about surviving such hardships and now, her most anticipated album to date.