Hot Half Dozen January 19, 2021

Patrick O'Heffernan Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Content Leave a comment

This Too Shall Pass by Doña Oxford. The Goddess Of Soul, Blues & Boogie blows us away with an updated remake of her hit “This Too Shall Pass” from her 2013 album Soul Quest and it is a winner.  The lyrics are perfect for a new year and her music and rap will make you move, like Oxford does in all her music Video at https://bit.ly/36dGNUH. Check her out at  www.donaoxford.com/ and listen to the original on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, CD Baby.

Sax Riddim single by El Dusty with Chuco Ponce and the Los Daddys. This Grammy-nominated rapper/producer does it again, creates a piece of music with all the bells and whistles that carries you along in its wave of danceable beats.  Streaming on all platforms.  www.eldusty.com

The House that Bradley Built double album released by LAW records.  LAW Records and the Nowell Family Foundation’s expanded edition of The House That Bradley Built with over 50 covers from the Bradley Nowell’s band. Put this on for days of great Reggae.  Streaming on Spotify, but really you should buy it at thenowellfamilyfoundation.org/

Walking by Twos, new single by Amanda Abizaid.  Abizaid’s popular hit redone in  a collaboration of artists from around the world. An uplifting song of unity and hope to heal the world just when we need it. Produced by Chuck Cymone. Stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube. https://www.amandaabizaid.com/

Time Traveler by Matt Jaffe.  This young rocker and superb guitarist has produced a song he describes as Tom Petty-like music produced by Brian Eno. A hypnotic, captivating adventure that is the best thing he has released.  Wow! Stream it on Spotify. www.mattjaffemusic.com/

Toxic People by Alex Nester. Holy smokes Alex Nester goes salsa and it is grandioso!. The woman with the 1000-watt smile and the angelic voice blows us away with this lyric-smart rockin’ salsa piece. Stream the song, watch the video.  And watch for her third studio album, Someone Better, soon to be released. Feliz bailando! Video at  https://bit.ly/2M0TNFL..Check out her music at  www.alexnester.com/

About Patrick O'Heffernan

Patrick O’Heffernan is co-host of the LA-based, nationally syndicated weekly program, Music FridayLive! and is a music reviewer for online magazines Vents, The Hollywood Progressive and MusicJunkie. He has also co-hosted a national political talk show, The Fairness Doctrine, and hosted the “Uplinks” media segment on Saturday All Things Considered on NPR. He holds a PhD in International Relations from MIT, has been awarded an Emmy, four Addy’s, and a Webby-Honors, among other awards. He has published 5 books and ghost-written others. A project he co-launched, the North Asia Nuclear Free Zone, was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. He serves on the Board of Netroots Nation.

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