Appreciating Little Village: A Humble Supergroup
As supergroups go, Little Village is perhaps not fully appreciated. This is in keeping with their self-effacing POV, but it won’t stop us from gushing about them a little.
“The Prodigal Son”: Ry Cooder’s Latest Reinvention
The roots-rocker returns with an album that (true to form) dips into everything from church music to New Orleans horns to social justice themes – all with his trademark twist. Plus, his son Joachim is the producer.
A New(ish) Old School Guy: JD McPherson
JD McPherson manages to sound authentically old-school and totally current at the same time. How does he do it? Listen and learn.