Lionel Loueke “Karibu”
Originally from Benin, Lionel Loueke is an excellent guitarist and though he doesn’t consider himself a singer, I’d say he is. If I could make anything that sounded even remotely as good or interesting with my voice, I’d call myself a singer. He didn’t even start playing music until he was in his late teens. [...]
Dapp Theory “Only Clave”
Bob Marley “Africa Unite”
I just got home from walking to the grocery store. I needed to pick up a few odds and ends for dinner. The walk to the store takes about a twenty minutes. The weather is beautiful today–clear sky, nice breeze. The whole time I was walking this song was going through my head.
Curtis Mayfield “Move On Up”
Here’s some Curtis Mayfield for you. I tried to find something with a good video and sound quality but I couldn’t find that. So here’s good sound and a video of an album cover.
Tom Waits “Chocolate Jesus”
Tom Waits announced the Glitter and Doom tour yesterday on You Tube. If you didn’t see it here it is.
It’s well known that I’m a Tom Waits fan. So in celebration of the announcement of his new tour here’s a live performance by him.




