Canada’s Matt Andersen has one of the most extraordinarily soulful and powerful voices you’re ever likely to hear. It’s the kind of voice that hits you like a force 10 gale – once you’ve heard him sing you know you’ve witnessed something remarkable. Unsurprisingly he’s been building a global fan base on the strength of his live performances across North America, Europe and … [Read more...]
Michael Franti – Podcast
Michael Franti first came to prominence fronting the hip hop band The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, particularly through the song Television, The Drug Of The Nation – a scathing attack on politics, corporate greed, sloganeering, the mass media and those who failed to question the messages they were fed or the motivations behind them in the “United States of unconsciousness”. … [Read more...]
Beth Hart – Podcast
Beth Hart. Wow, what a voice and what an incredible story! If you're not familiar with this Grammy nominated singer/songwriter here's your opportunity. Beth possesses one of the most phenomenal blues voices you're ever likely to hear, although she first broke through in the world of pop with the U.S edition of Star Search in the early 90's. Beth later struck gold with LA Song … [Read more...]
Prince’s Protege
Smoke Fire Hope Desire - Harts. Darren Hart, or just “Harts” as he’s known in the music world is a phenomenal talent. Virtuoso is a term that applies to only a very few, but this man is that and so much more. Guitar, keys, bass and drums are all part of his musical repertoire and on stage he can move effortlessly between each of them. Then there’s his exceptional vocals, … [Read more...]
Ray Charles – Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music
Ray Charles doing country and western? Surely this was the most improbable of album titles or subject matter for a man who was referred to as the ‘High Priest of Soul’. Yes, Ray Charles was doing both kinds of music, but not as we’d ever heard it before. This was an album of country and western standards backed by a full orchestra, choir and brass infused with rhythm and blues. … [Read more...]