Now we are getting to the nitty gritty of pure folk-rock Americana music – delivered by an almost entirely Canadian group formed in Toronto, Ontario. After their world tour with Bob Dylan in 1966 – where the Band helped shape…
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Up On Cripple Creek (1969) – the Band
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Two Soldiers (1993) – Bob Dylan
Nothing quite like a traditional folk song about war – and this is one I’ve always had a soft spot for and enjoy singing. The tenderness in Bob Dylan’s voice, and the way he caresses each word, really carries the…
Una Canción (1998) – Los de Adentro
It’s a nice change to finally bring you some Colombian music today. Los de Adentro (Eng: Those Inside) is a Colombian Latin pop rock band formed in Barranquilla, on the Caribbean coast, in 1994. They first became known here in…
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (1973) – Bob Dylan
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door comes from soundtrack album Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. I’ve always thought it’s a bit of an underrated record, even if today’s song certainly isn’t – it’s one of Bob Dylan’s most recognisable tracks and…
Un Viaje Largo (2006) – Marcela Gandara
It’s been a long time since the divine voice of Marcela Gándara has graced these pages. The Mexican Christian singer has perhaps the biggest following of any Christian music artist I can think of in Latin America. All denominations alike…
It’s Just A Thought (1970) – Creedence Clearwater Revival
It looks like a lovely family portrait of dutiful, clean-cut brothers right there. They scrub up OK – don’t they? – those handsome devils. The band did include two brothers, though: lead singer John Fogerty and his guitarist brother Tom…
Un bel dì, vedremo (Madama Butterfly) 1904 – Giacomo Puccini (Ft. Maria Callas)
It’s a delight to bring to you today one of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s most beautiful soprano arias – Un bel dì, vedremo (Eng: “One fine day we’ll see”). Listening to this certainly elicits deep emotion and sends shivers down…
True Colors (2003) – Eva Cassidy (Cyndi Lauper Song)
The late Eva Cassidy is one of my favourite female singers and has featured here prominently. There are few other voices I have heard that sound as pure and angelic as hers. It’s a real pity Eva didn’t see musical…
The Kids Aren’t Alright (1988) – The Offspring
This American punk rock song The Kids Aren’t Alright by The Offspring hits all the right buttons for me – from the shredding guitar to Dexter Holland’s urgent vocals and that breakneck, driving rhythm. The music video matches the frenzy…
El Saber (2024) – Gaby Moreno
I couldn’t wait any longer to present today’s featured ‘El Saber’ (Eng: Knowing) by Gaby Moreno. I find it such a profound and enlightening song. I discovered her a few months ago on the film & arts channel performing at…
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