Billy Keane

Oh, These Days

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Oh. These Days

This sophomore album from the folk-friendly artist Billy Keane recruits plenty of harmonies, bouts of horns and even organ moments that help make all 7 songs worth repeated visits.

The warm acoustic guitar and heartfelt singing of “Speak Your Name” opens the listen with plenty of soulfulness, and the fuller “Bathing In Your Light” follows with more emphasis on drumming, where cozy backing vocals help emit a nearly gospel feeling.

Some of the best tracks land in the middle, where the rhythmic “Halo” flows with no lack of melody and animated brass, while “I Only Love You When I Think Of You” finds itself in very intimate areas of soft and poetic song craft that might bring to mind Jackson Browne.

Arriving near the end, the dreaminess of “Oh, These Days” carries plenty of retro-ideas via the timeless folk rock, and “The Pilgrim Age” meshes playful bass lines with glowing horns populating the heartland rock sensibilities.

Keane is quite familiar with ideas from the Laurel Canyon scene, and his distinct vocal timbre illuminates these sincere, thoughtful and forever relevant songs.

Travels well with: Pierce Edens- A Life In Trade; Time Sawyer- Dig A Little Deeper

Malleus Trio

On/Off

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to On/Off

An outfit consisting of Ben Brown, Dominic Conway and Geordie Hart, as Malleus Trio they bring their crossover jazz ideas to 14 experimental songs that might remind you of Sons Of Kemet, The Bad Plus or Keith Jarrett.

The title track leads with Conway’s mesmerizing sax and Brown’s thumping drums making for a firm and inviting climate, and “Osmosis” follows with a brighter tone that uses the dreamy brass alongside frisky drumming and animated bass from Hart.

In the middle, “Big City” isn’t short on atypical grooves thanks to the dynamic interaction between the trio, while “Vertigo” exercises both restraint and adventurousness amid the rhythmic landscape.

Arriving near the end, the intimacy of “Swamp Lamps” is as cozy as it is heart felt, and “Cloud Suites” exits the listen with a timeless jazz spirit that’s authentic and meticulous.

A 3rd album that continues their unclassifiable ways, there isn’t a moment here that’s not unpredictable, exciting and memorable.

Travels well with: Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet- Metamorphosis; Christopher Whitley- Describe Yourself

Andrew Binder

Conspiracy Deliracy

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Conspiracy Deliracy

The bassist and composer Andrew Binder pens a very unique listen here, where jazz sounds are mixed with pop music icons, their music and conspiracy theories, and he welcomes some of the Midwest’s best musicians.

“Squatch Watch” opens the listen with Maxwell Osawa’s crisp drums alongside Brian Stark’s bright sax and Binder’s flowing bass, and “Stevie Isn’t Blind” follows with plenty of grooves, as Frank Niemeyer’s animated trombone adds much richness to the climate.

Further along, the intimate “Moonwalk” spotlights the soft brass and Kurt Reeder’s warm keys, while “Dark Side Of The Mattress Firm” benefits much from Stark’s dreamy flute, not to menton the marching band style drumming and Jose Gobbo’s fluid guitar lines.

Nearing the end, “Avril Is Dead” comes with a dynamic and sometime cautious appeal from the rhythm section amid the soaring sax, and the alternate take for “Rush For Area 51” exits with a rumbling demeanor that uses Justin Dyar’s strategic trumpet via the tense, cinematic finish.

A creative listen that’s insightful about today’s abundance of misinformation, the help that Binder has with him makes for some exciting and textured modern jazz.

Travels well with: Three Story Sandbox- Artful Dodgers; Steve Snyder Trio- Prime Vantage

Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet

Metamorphosis

Redshift, 2023

9/10

Listen to Metamorphosis

Julia Nolan, Kris Covlin, David Branter and Colin MacDonald, i.e. the Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet, bring their inimitable playing to these 5 involved pieces that borrow from their classical and fusion friendly vision.

The very playful and animated title track opens the listen, where the quartet honor the composer Fred Stride’s harmonic gestures with much skill, and Violet Archer’s “Divertimento” follows with plenty of contrast entering the firm versus light interaction.

The cinematic bouts of “Nightmare Fragments” lands in the middle, and has the brass channeling the imagery of the Beatrice Ferreira composition with much precision, while Rodney Sharman’s “Homage To Robert Schuman” pays close attention to pitch via the striking mood and hazy playing.

“Four Stories”, by Branter, then exits with a very energetic appeal that segues into cautious textures of the rich and dynamic finish.

All 4 players bring impressive resumes with them, and their collective strength makes for a modern, experimental and unclassifiable peek at stunning creativity.

Travels well with: Christopher Whitley- Describe Yourself; Christopher Butterfield- Souvenir

Frank Kohl

Pacific

OA2, 2023

10/10

Listen to Pacific

An artist with a penchant for jazz guitar sounds, the always impressive Frank Kohl brings his influence from legends like Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall and Pat Martino to these 13 colorful tracks.

“Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You” opens the listen with Kohl’s shimmering guitar that radiates much beauty and grace in its meticulous nature, and “With Tears Of Joy” follows with an emotional component that unfolds with melodic progressions.

Moving along, “Pacific Journey” finds a dreamy place to reside via Kohl’s stunning finger acrobatics, while “Idle Moments”, by Duke Pearson, emits a stirring intimacy thanks to the heartfelt delivery.

Landing close to the end, “Time After Time” puts a fresh coat of paint on the 1947 song, where Kohl does justice to Jule Styne’s vision, and “When I Fall In Love”, written by Victor Young and popularized by Nat King Cole and his daughter, retains the romantic spirit of the original.

An album where both the originals and interpretations radiate a tremendous amount of skill, Kohl’s 2nd album of solo guitar and 7th overall is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Travels well with: Russel Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer- Anchor Points; Affinity Trio- Hindsight

Robert Rex Waller Jr.

See The Big Man Cry

Self-Released, 2023

9/10

Listen to See The Big Man Cry

A collection of pop and rock covers from some diverse names, the always impressive Robert Rex Waller Jr. is algned with Carla Olson on production for 13 tracks that welcome some of L.A.’s best musicians.

The warm and sincere “The Sun Aint’t Gonna Shine Anymore” opens the listen with Kaitlin Wolfberg’s strings and Skip Edwards’ keys suiting the gentle vocal harmonies of the cozy folk climate, and “Girl Of My Dreams” follows with crisp drums from Benjamin Lecourt, where a fuller rock appeal is both rugged and melodic.

Later on, the intimate spirit of “Let Her Go Down” places John York on 12 string guitar to complement Waller’s eloquent singing, while “Tougher Than The Rest” benefits much from Paul Marshall’s skilled bass, as the Springsteen original unfolds with much beauty and grit.

Further still, “See The Big Man Cry” takes on soulful qualities via Gregg Sutton and Gia Ciambotti’s well timed backing vocals, and “Gypsy Rider” exits with Olson’s pretty guitar and the poetic singing from Waller that makes for a stirring brand of Americana.

Some of you might know Waller Jr. as the frontman for I See Hawks in L.A., and this sophomore solo album illustrates his diverse vocal range, where themes of love and loss are met with traces of hope by way of some very well thought interpretations.

Travels well with: Aaron Skiles- Whistle Past The Grave; Nick Justice- Stranger In My Town

Russell Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer

Anchor Points

OA2, 2023

8/10

Listen to Anchor Points

An outfit consisting of 4 of New York City’s finest in the area of jazz, this debut has Russell Kranes, Alex Levin, Sam Weber and Jay Sawyer interacting in a way that can swing playfully, just as it can reside in calm areas, too.

“Feint” opens the listen with Levine’s glowing guitar lines alongside Kranes’ fluid keys in the melodic climate, and "Vivo Sonhando” follows with a calmer presence of elegant piano and Weber’s precise bass plucking.

At the midpoint, “Old Folks” is quite intimate via the gentle guitar playing and Sawyer’s cautious drums won’t go unnoticed, also, while “Two Sleepy People” radiates a cozy dreaminess via the introspective guitar and rich keys.

The last two tracks don’t disappoint, either, where the rumbling and energetic “Everybody Else But You” will get you looking for the dance floor, and “And So It Goes” exits with a poetic demeanor of subdued and gorgeous musicianship that will always be timeless.

Both originals and standards are present, as the quartet take nods to the trios of Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole via their inimitable chemistry.

Travels well with: Affinity Trio- Hindsight; Benjamin Boone- Caught In The Rhythm

Kavita Shah

Cape Verdean Blues

Folkalist, 2023

8/10

Listen to Cape Verdean Blues

The award-winning vocalist and composer Kavita Shah returns with 12 songs that pay homage to Cesária Évora, a legendary Cape Verdean singer, and it makes for a very cultured and timeless tribute.

“Angola” opens the listen with swirling guitar from Bau that suits the dance friendly beats and upbeat percussion, and “Flor Di Nha Esperanca” follows with a flowing dreaminess that showcases Shah’s cultured voice amid the radiant melodies.

Halfway through, “Amor Di Mundo” arrives in the middle, and carries plenty of rhythm amid a breezy demeanor and meticulous guitar, while “Chaki Ben” is an Indian folk song that recruits Maalem Hassan Benjaafar, who brings guembri and qraqeb to the eloquent delivery.

“Sodade” and the title track bookend the listen, where the former soars with an anthemic quality, and the latter pairs Shah’s adventurous singing with Miroca Paris’ stunning percussion for the worldly finish.

A listen that has the capacity to get your body moving while also tearing up at the same time, Shah’s singing is infectious, and the minimal instrumentation is quite admirable.

Travels well with: Timo Vollbrecht Fly Magic- Givers & Takers; Brandee Younger- Brand New Life

Josh Cole

Kind Mind

Cassiar, 2023

8/10

Listen to Kind Mind

The multi-instrumentalist Josh Cole brings along Karen NG, Michael Davidson, Sandro Perri and Joe Strutt for these highly experimental spontaneous tracks that are as unpredictable as they are exciting.

The soothing sax from Karen NG’s saxophone opens the warm “The Subway”, where Davidson’s cozy vibraphone is mesmerizing, and “Talking Makes It Worse” follows with the flowing brass amid the playful vibes that carries a unique dreaminess.

Further along, “Inside” offers a rich climate of textured sax and agile percussion alongside Cole’s strategic bass lines, while “Expectations” is a lively moment of bright sax, bass acrobatics and marimba prowess that comes with a creative, free jazz appeal.

Landing near the end, “Holding Pattern” makes great use of Strutt’s field recording that segues into a distinct droning, and “Tired” exits with a bare soulfulness that blends the cautious sax with elegant vibes and much intimacy.

A listen that injects chamber and jazz elements into subtle electronica and improvised, ambient gestures, Cole and company make the most of every unconventional moment here.

Travels well with: Chloë Lum & Yannick Desranleau- The Garden of a Former House Turned Museum; Meredith Bates- Tesseract

Mouths Of Babes

World Brand New

Self-Released, 2023

9/10

Listen to World Brand New

A supergroup of queer folk artists, Mouths Of Babes, i.e. Ingrid Elizabeth (Coyote Grace) and Ty Greenstein (Girlyman), come together with plenty of help for the 10 very diverse songs on this sophomore album.

The title track opens the listen with warm vocal harmonies, where Sean Trischka’s fluid drums and the playful handclaps draw us in immediately, and “I Do” follows with cozy ukulele from Elizabeth and Michael Connolly’s well timed bass in the heartfelt climate.

“Pictures Of You” occupies the middle spot and uses Nino Moschella’s strategic percussion and Josh Yenne’s glowing pedal steel in the very intimate delivery, while “Except For Love” benefits from Joe Chellman’s precise drumming via the rich and emotive album highlight.

“My Country” and “I Am Willing” exit the listen, where the former places much emphasis on Connelly’s graceful piano amid the poetic singing, and the latter recruits Melanie DeMore’s choir vocals for the gospel tinted finish.

A listen that spans pop, roots, blues, folk and Americana, both personal and political wordplay surrounds these well thought out songs that can bring to mind Lucinda Williams, Adele or even Mumford, as the married duo (who are both multi-instrumentalists and sing) document queer love with insight and eloquence.

Travels well with: Lauren Monroe- Messages From Aphrodite; Amy Jay- Awake Sleeper

Swearingen & Kelli

Build Myself Up From The Ground

Gone Rogue, 2023

8/10

Listen to Build Myself Up From The Ground

AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli return with 6 tracks that use folk and country sounds that aren’t short on dobro, strings and pedal steel to illuminate the authentic beauty.

The warm and pretty “The River” opens the listen with the duo’s glowing vocal harmonies amid fluid acoustic strumming, and “Angel Of The Dark” follows with a particularly heartfelt appeal that’s full of poetic storytelling.

The middle tracks belong to “Build Myself Up From The Ground” and “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)”, where the former has Kelli’s sweet voice front and center in the dreamy demeanor, while the latter allows Swearingen’s expressive pipes to shine amid the aching pedal steel in the Kris Kristofferson original.

Landing near the end, “Goodbye” places the piano alongside the cautious, intimate singing, and “This Old House” exits with a bare but powerful duet of sublime beauty.

The duo have sorted through plenty of turmoil, health wise, in recent years, but their stirring song craft remains positive. These songs balance light and dark sensibilities, and it further solidifies their harmonies as some of the best today.

Travels well with: Summerlyn Powers- The Hive; Buttercup- Grand Marais

Terra Lightfoot

Healing Power

Sonic Unyon, 2023

9/10

Listen to Healing Power

The Canadian artist Terra Lightfoot returns with a 6th album, where her multi-octave voice guides us across powerful, rock focused songs that were listed as a nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.

The energetic and dance floor ready “Cross Border Lovers” begins the listen with Lightfoot’s soaring voice alongside Glenn Milchim’s thumping drums and rich synth, and “Need You Tonight” follows with both ruggedness and melody populating the soulful qualities that benefit from Elijah Abrams’ skilled bass lines.

Further along, “Kept You In My Pocket” trims the volume back with a retro-spirit that uses Gus van Go’s atmospheric percussion and synth with much care, while “Come Back Around” is a stylish album highlight that’s anthemic and busy, where Lightfoot handles guitar, synth, and, of course, singing.

Residing near the end, “You Don’t Get Me Now” injects hand percussion into the classic rock nods of the bouncy climate, and “Out Of Time” exits with David Matta behind the drum kit for harmonic and rich love song.

An appropriately titled listen, the songs here were penned when Lightfoot was setting into love the long way and doing much soul searching about her place in the world. Musically, they’re all over the map, and touch on roots, Americana, soul and indie-rock with a vision and execution that few could parallel.

Travels well with: Mo Kenney- Covers; Skye Wallace- Skye Wallace

Matthew Morgan

Timepiece

Tiny Attic, 2023

8/10

Listen to Timepiece

The multi-instrumentalist Matthew Morgan brings along Jay Alton, Chris Bosca, Jill Crist and Chris Shaw for these very expressive and rich songs.

The fingestyle playing of the Spanish influenced “Isolation” opens the listen with smooth vocals and mesmerizing guitar, and the title track follows with absorbing balladry that carries a distinct dreaminess.

Halfway through, “Sunny” recruits Crist’s elegant cello for the soft melodies, while “My Oldest Friend” carries a bluegrass spirit via the meticulous picking and crisp percussion.

“One Day Soon” and “Alone In A Crowded Life” exit the listen, where the former places banjo, mandolin and violin into the orchestral nods, and the latter blends guitar and mandolin with Morgan’s poetic singing and playful whistling.

A body of work that lyrically surrounds supporting same sex love and embracing our respective differences, Morgan’s excellent company help him flesh out a melodic, thoughtful and substantial first national release.

Travels well with: Hank Woji- Highways, Gamblers, Devils And Dreams; Owen Walsh- On My Way

Connie Kaldor

Keep Going

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Keep Going

The Canadian folk hero Connie Kaldor has 4+ decades of songwriting under her belt, and these 11 new tracks continue her universal themes of desire, loss and love.

The title track opens the listen with an upbeat demeanor that blends warm Americana thanks to the swift drums and flowing bass lines, and “Pain And Sorrow” follows with an emotive presence that’s stirring via the heartfelt singing and soulfulness.

Deeper into the listen, the stripped back feel of “Daffodil” comes with a timeless folk quality that’s poetic, while “Woman Who Pays” touches on the blues amid the cozy electric guitar playing.

Things get quite interesting later on, where the piano balladry of “Solo Clarinet” flirts with classical ideas (and sure does benefit from the clarinet), and “Not A Sentimental Song” exits with a dreamy delivery of romantic songwriting that’s sincere and touching.

Now 70 years old, Kaldor’s music is as wise and eloquent as ever, and the large cast of musicians along with her illuminate the rich songs splendidly.

Travels well with: Tret Fure- Lavender Moonshine; Joy Zimmerman- Where The Light Lives

Tret Fure

Lavender Moonshine

Tomboy Girl, 2023

9/10

Listen to Lavender Moonshine

This 18th album from the singer-songwriter and guitarist Tret Fure has the artist in great company, where many genres are explored in and around folk ideas, and the lyrical content touches on very topical themes.

The very pretty and heartfelt title track opens the listen with a country waltz that uses John Gardner’s cautious percussion sublimely, and “The Language Of Love” follows with a jazz friendly quality that makes great use of Ally Hany Albrecht’s muted trumpet in the melodic climate.

Deeper into the listen, “Waiting All My Life” finds an intimate place to reside, where Kristen E. Jones’ lends gorgeous cello, while “No Place Like Home” is a classic folk tune that unveils a John Prine influence amid the flowing acoustic guitar.

Landing near the end, “The Great Backslide” is an upbeat and powerful album highlight that allows Fure’s voice to soar, and “Peanut Butter Toast” exits with a glowing love song that’s playful and harmonic.

A listen that spans folk, country, jazz and blues, Fure’s observations on life and love are insightful and sincere, and the excellent musicians listed above, plus Alison Prestwood (bass), Jon Carroll (keys, guitars, vocals), Leigh Pilzer (tenor sax), Jim Hoke (concertino, autoharp) and Karl Werne (vocals) sure are appreciated.

Travels well with: Joy Zimmerman- Where The Light Lives; Rachel Anne Goodman- California Morning

Dave Loveland

Dangerous Rhythm

Self-Released, 2022

8/10

Listen to Dangerous Rhythm

This debut solo album from the veteran guitarist and bassist Dave Loveland brings us a handful of instrumentals that take us back many decades and his two sons, Toby and Barney, are also in attendance.

The title track begins the listen with a shimmering presence of fluid guitar playing and indeed plenty of rhythm in the melodic climate, and “Mexican Trip” follows with the mesmerizing bass and bright guitar tone making for a cultured delivery of warmth.

Elsewhere, the intimate and emotive “Blue Horizon” carries a timeless bluesy appeal, while “Rain In The Hills”, the best track, comes with a hint of mystery amid the cinematic dynamics of the rich landscape.

Close to the end, the more emphasis on drums of “Moving Clouds” suits the firm guitar playing, and “Changing” exits the listen with strong attention to mood and some classic rock nods that you can’t not admire.

Loveland touches on a variety of styles and influences here, and fans of all things instrumental and pop/rock related will be impressed with his guitar acrobatics.

Travels well with: Carl Weingarten- The Simian River Collection 1980-2020; Eldanka- Joldanka Patrol

Joe Policastro Trio

Ceremony

Jeru, 2023

9/10

Listen to Ceremony

An outfit consisting of the bassist Joe Policastro, Dave Miller on guitar and Mikel Avery behind the drum kit, this even split of originals and covers from a trio of unconventional jazz artists makes an inimitable impression.

The Joy Division/New Order classic, “Ceremony”, opens the listen with the playfully plucked strings and light drums maintaining the mesmerizing spirit of the original, and “Poioumena”, an original, follows with Miller’s radiant guitar guiding the stylish jazz demeanor.

In the middle, “Blue Bayou”, by Roy Orbison, allows Avery’s precise drums to shine in the dreamy demeanor, while “Brilliant Corners” has the trio emitting a dynamic chemistry via the firm drums, dense bass plucking and meticulous guitar of the Thelonius Monk piece.

The last two tracks are both quite memorable, too, where “Possible Music” carries a unique rhythm thanks to Miller’s guitar acrobatics and the chunky bass from Policastro, and Joao Bosco’s frisky “Bala Com Bala” finishes with the bouncy ideas and a shuffling energy that will certainly get your body moving.

A highly progressive and creative listen, the covers are executed like no one else has considered, and the originals demonstrate an immense talent from the trio. Really, though, the New Order interpretation is alone worth the price of admission.

Travels well with: Anat Cohen- Quartetinho; Charles Lloyd- Vanished Gardens

Erik Dahl Ensemble

Everyone’s Too Sad For Everything

Svalka, 2023

8/10

Listen to Everyone’s Too Sad For Everything

This sophomore album from Erik Dahl and company find the outfit penning songs during the end of the pandemic, where the 10 tracks embrace avant-garde, neoclassical and progressive ideas.

The very rich “Lagim” begins the listen with Anna Malmström’s atmospheric clarinet and William Soovik’s crisp drumming complementing Dahl’s elegant keys, and “The Woods Within” follows with a bit of mystery amid the droning climate.

Halfway through, “Nocturnal” touches on more rock focused moments thanks to the thumping drums and fragmented rhythm, while “Vulkan” floats with a distinct dreaminess that quickly escalates to free jazz territory thanks to Andreas Thurfjell’s adventurous sax and Viktor Reuter’s animated bass.

At the end, the melodic and warm “Too Sad” emits graceful progressions from Dahl’s keys in an emotive demeanor, and “Frostblommer till Emma Niskapaa” exits with the bright clarinet and twinkling keys that also benefits from Anna Cochrane’s stunning violin.

An effort that’s just as unpredictable as their debut, the Erik Dahl Ensemble make modern sounds that certainly touch on jazz in unorthodox ways, and it sure does make a sizable impression.

Travels well with: Carl Weingarten- The Simian River Collection 1980-2020; MOTU- The Water Is High

Jim Wyly

Eclectic Tales

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Eclectic Tales

The Tyler, Texas native Jim Wyly brings along Libby Koch’s stunning vocal harmonies for these diverse and authentic songs.

The stylish and soulful “Don’t Lose Yourself” begins the listen with a warm duet, where a bluesy spirit emanates from the glowing guitar, and “I’m Flying” follows with a folk friendly approach that’s poetic and meshes Wyly’s distinct voice with Koch’s gorgeous singing.

Deeper into the listen, the firmly strummed acoustic guitar of “What The Hell Happened To You” suits the flowing vocals, while “A Self Inflicted Wound” is a bit more rugged, and uses the light drums strategically amid Wyly’s bright storytelling.

Closer to the end, the light rasp from Wyly is met with Koch’s pretty delivery for the dreamy album highlight that is “The Trip”, and “The Night Has Come And Gone” exits with more country leanings that allow Wyly’s diverse approach to shine.

A listen that’s never short of grooves, melodies and imagery, Wyly again pens a relatable, timeless and heartfelt body of work.

Travels well with: Jim Wyly- The Artisan; Ben Gage- Two Singing Songs

Moken

Missing Chapters

Moodswing, 2019

8/10

Listen to Missing Chapters

A Cameroonian born artist who is now an Atlanta resident, Moken returns with this sophomore album where African sounds are met with Avant Garde and experimentalism that is never in short supply alongside Moken’s atypical creativity.

“Your Sun Is Rising” starts the listen with warm strumming and an elegant atmosphere before Moken’s unusual baritone and warbling vocals sweep in as do bright horns, and “Sometimes” follows with emphasis on percussion and flute in the vocally expressive and cultured tune.

In the middle, “Walking Man” offers a swift setting of brass and busy instrumentation that touches on jazz, while “U Nia” resides comfortably in some variation of folk sounds with vivid storytelling.

Near the end, the upbeat “Retro Africa” certainly does take nods to earlier times with its playful and dance friendly funk sensibilities, and “Tequila Song” recruits breezy melodies in the unpredictable setting. “Sing The Song” ends the listen agile and soothing amid Moken’s inimitable delivery where sax, flute and strings all mesh in intriguing, memorable ways.

An album that saw its completion after Moken was wrongly jailed a short time, there is a visceral amount of energy here- no doubt stemming from his stint being locked up- and, quite honestly, there’s no genre that can hold Moken. This is a visionary truly carving his own path, and we’re all better off for it.

Travels well with: Fela Kuti- Gentleman; Wasis Diop- Toxu