Fifty years ago, Roberta Flack released her third studio album, Quiet Fire, just six months after Marvin Gaye’s groundbreaking masterpiece, What’s Going On came out in May 1971. At the time, the nation’s emotions were heated and raw with the Vietnam War raging and the Civil Rights movement bringing racial injustice, societal inequality and the… Continue reading Roberta Flack Releases Never-Before-Heard Recording of Marvin Gaye's Iconic "What's Going On"
Evolfo—Brooklyn, NY psych rock septet—today, shared “Let Go”, their third single from Site Out Of Mind, their sophomore album releasing June 18 via Royal Potato Family. “Let Go is my sonic love letter to Shuggie Otis,” says Rafferty Swink who took the lead in writing, producing, and singing on this song. “His influence on me… Continue reading Evolfo Premiere New Single/Video "Let Go"
It is a sad and tragic fact that those with albinism living in East Africa are persecuted and literally hunted, based on the belief that their body parts can transmit magical powers and that they are in some way “demonic”. Because of this prejudice and hate they are regularly dismembered— often while still alive— or killed,… Continue reading Tanzania Albinism Collective Release New Single In Celebration of International Albinism Awareness Day
With The Robert Randolph Foundation’s inaugural Juneteenth Unityfest only 9 days away, organizers are pleased to announce a number of new additions to the already star-studded line-up, including performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists India Arie and Ledisi. Newly confirmed guest appearances include Ms. Opal Lee, Craig Robinson, Adesola Osakalumi, Deesha Dyer, Gail Devers, Jason Wright,… Continue reading Nile Rodgers, Darius Rucker, Dave Matthews To Play Juneteenth Unityfest
California Roots is excited to announce the newest edition to the Cali Roots family: Cali Roots: Baja Sessions! The newly formed getaway brings the best parts of Cali Roots to a destination beach resort to create the ultimate experience. Baja Sessions will take place November 3-7, 2021. The newly renovated ME by Meliã Cabo is… Continue reading California Roots in Partnership with Pollen present Cali Roots: Baja Sessions
Bluegrass musicians are the real deal. They are instrumental virtuosos and high-lonesome vocal masters that create haunting musical moods with every stringed composition. Montana’s Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, the five-member bluegrass ensemble with the soaring harmonies and the rapid-fire picking, bring modern authenticity to a revered genre. With Through the Smoke, to be… Continue reading Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs set to release 'Through The Smoke'
Singer/songwriter Lisa St. Lou has just released a scathing new video for “Ain’t No Good Man,” the title track off her debut full-length album, out now. “Channeling a New Orleans sound,” according to OffBeat Magazine, with appearances by Cyril, Ian, and Ivan Neville, “the soul Queen of New Orleans” Irma Thomas, Tony Hall, and a host of… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Lisa St. Lou
On May 28, the long-awaited and highly anticipated release of T.A. Clayton & The Soulminers’ most recent EP, Young Again, was shared with the world. The five-track project is the first music we’ve heard from the group since 2019 when they released their debut album Shortcomings. Having played live and written music in various rosters… Continue reading TA Clayton & The Soulminers Release New EP – "Young Again"
The veteran rock band WAR, which formed back in 1969, brought a live show to an appreciative audience in Ventura, California. The May 29th show was part of the Concerts In Your Car series at the Ventura fairgrounds. War is a musical crossover band that fuses rock, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, psychedelia, and reggae. The drive-in concert… Continue reading Veteran Band WAR Brings An Array of Sounds To Ventura Fairgrounds
Recorded and released in the wake of The Beatles’ April 1970 dissolution, George Harrison’s landmark solo album, All Things Must Pass, is a fully realized statement by a bold and audacious artist. Produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, the 23-track All Things Must Pass stands tall a half century later as an epic, ambitious expression of… Continue reading George Harrison's Masterpiece, "All Things Must Pass," Celebrated With Suite Of New 50th Anniversary Editions
