Hot Half Dozen August 3, 2021

It is Well With My Soul, album by Soulful Femme. I can’t get enough of  Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, the two women known as Soulful Femme, especially when they are paired with the guitars and vocals of Joanna Conor and Bernard Allison in this 12-song masterpiece of a blues album.    Stream/purchase  on Spotify, all digital platforms. Follow at www.soulfulfemme.com/

Kingston Bolero, single/video by Emanuele Della Valle. Kingston Bolero takes one of classical music’s most recognized songs and turns it on its head in a Jamaican dubstep reggae, recorded  at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studios.  Stream/download at Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp. .

About a Revolution, single by Vicious Rooster. Following up on the standout “Something Going On”, Vicious Rooster brings his unique combination of blues, Southern rock, ballads,  grunge and a hint of punk  to make this a playlist favorite.  Stream on Spotify, YouTube.  Purchase at viciousrooster.com/recordings

Un Animal (Divina Existencia) single and video by Ambar Lucid.  From her Get Lost In The Music album showcasing her eclectic sound, Latin beats and dynamic lyrics in Spanish and English, this Mexican-DominicanIndie Latinx artist has produced a magical  mystical tour-de force.  Stream on Spotify.  Follow on all socials.

Mi Destin, by Ozomatli with Gaby Moreno. Leave it to Ozo to produce a Latin beat-charged anthem with one of the world’s best Latin-American blues women Gaby Moreno. This  new song blends powerful political rap with irresistible music.  Stream on Spotify, follow on all socials.

La Herida Oscura by Susana Baca. The first single from  forthcoming Palabras Urgentes album,  it is both classical and ethereal.  The slow, romantic movement and her soaring vocals  make this impossible to let go of.  Stream on all platforms. Follow at facebook.com/SusanaBacaOficial

BONUS.  Cross A La Mandibula, álbum by  El Italiano

Patrick O’Heffernan, Music Sin Fronteras

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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