Issue Articles — BackTalk
Rodney Crowell talks back
Rodney Crowell has seldom met a life experience he couldn’t get a song out of—particularly in recent decades, when he’s chosen to work outside the boundaries of hit singles and […]
Kurt Elling and Adonis Rose talk back
Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, one of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists in the world, will release his latest album, SuperBlue on October 8 on Edition Records. Elling, born in Chicago […]
Gregory Porter talks back
Gregory Porter has earned fans throughout the world with his embracing baritone and genre-inclusive style. A two-time Grammy Award winner in the best jazz vocal album category, he’s also received […]
Nancy Sinatra talks back
She grew up as pop royalty, embodied mid-’60s glamour, romanced Elvis onscreen, and made the history books with “These Boots are Made for Walking.” All things considered, Nancy Sinatra’s career […]
Ledisi Talks Back
In March, following a string of nominations that began in 2008, Ledisi won her first Grammy Award. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the New Orleans-born singer and actress accepted the […]
Shannon McNally Talks Back
As a singer-songwriter who performs any American roots music of her choosing with panache, Shannon McNally reinterprets one of outlaw country’s founding rebels with the recent release of The Waylon […]
David Shaw Talks Back
A quiet year for David Shaw, front man for the Revivalists, would probably be a noisy one for most anyone else. The Revivalists haven’t been completely inactive during the pandemic. […]
Merry Clayton Talks Back
Beautiful Scars testifies to New Orleans native Merry Clayton’s spirit, faith and talent. A labor of love, the beautifully soulful album also reveals the affection the singer’s famous friends hold […]
Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes Talks Back
The world knows Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes as the singing, accordion-playing front man for Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots. On Mardi Gras morning, though, he fills another significant cultural role. Since […]
Irma Thomas talks back
Irma Thomas’ fans are on a first-name basis with New Orleans’ first lady of soul. She considers them members of her international family. The mutual loyalty Thomas and her followers […]
