Ruthie Foster

They call her "the phenomenal Ruthie Foster" and I agree.  What a voice!  She is still quite young so I am looking forward to following her and her all female band. Lots more blues awards in her future, me thinks.

Ruthie Foster - Heal Yourself (2007)

James Brown

One of my favorite musicians of all time, soul brother number one, the godfather of soul, Mr Dynamite, the Godfather of Funk, the one and only Mr. James Brown.  At one point I thought I had every album and had heard every song many times but then I just kept discovering more.  The Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness was quite prolific and his genius is evidenced by the multitude of rappers and hip hop artists that sample his grooves.


"Sometimes, you like to let the hair do the talking!" - JB


This song first came out with score for the blaxploitation film Black Caesar in 1973. It was also included in the James Brown compilation CD "In the Jungle Groove" which was number 330 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 500 greatest albums of all time.


James Brown - Blind Man Can See It (1973)

Taj Mahal

It's Taj Mahal day here at the home office. This video from 1968 is stellar, a must watch! Check out these hep cats getting down on the dance floor! Yeah baby

Taj Mahal - Everybody Got To Change Sometime (1968)

So so bummed that I'll be missing Taj Mahal playing at the Oregon Zoo tonight. I think I'll play this song for my sweetie the next time I get a chance.

Taj Mahal - Lovin' in my baby's eyes (1996)