Stepney Sisters: 45 Years In the Making
This breakthrough female band had to sit on the shelf — literally — for years. But their intriguing debut album is finally available.
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.
Arising to This Moment: Bettye LaVette’s “Blackbirds”
Bettye LaVette always puts a unique spin on classic songs, like those of the Beatles. Her new album is a powerful statement for these times.
What Made “Shining Star” Burn So Bright?
We bet you know every word to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Shining Star.” Get “under the hood” and see what made it run so smoothly.
