Irma Thomas, “After The Rain” & The Soul of New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina was a gut punch to New Orleans’ musicians like Irma Thomas. A reissue of a special album especially resonates today.
Jimi Hendrix and His “Black Legacy”
Jimi Hendrix is typically associated with classic rock. But this author argues he deserves a bigger place within black culture and music.
Brian Wilson & Van Dyke Parks’ “Orange Crate Art”
When Van Dyke Parks tapped Brian Wilson to collaborate on “Orange Crate Art,” the result was more than memorable. A look at a 25th-anniversary reissue.
“Sanborn Sessions”: A Musical Family Affair
Sax star David Sanborn broke TV ground with “Night Music.” Now he has a new live-stream music series, “Sanborn Sessions.”
