Various Artists, Avalon Blues: A Tribute to the Music of Mississippi John Hurt (Vanguard Records)

Sunpie, Sunpie (Louisiana Red Hot Records)

The Incredible Moses Leroy, Electric Pocket Radio (Ultimatum Music)

Kasey Chambers, The Captain (Asylum/Warner Brothers)

Robert Cray, Shoulda Been Home (Rykodisc)

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Walk Alone (Ultimatum Music)

Fest Focus: Femi Kuti

Fest Focus: North Mississippi Allstars

The String Cheese Incident, Outside Inside (SCI Fidelity Records)

I’m not aware of a happier sounding band in the world than the String Cheese Incident. They’re just so gosh darn sunny all the time that gee whiz, I can’t […]

Chief Smiley Ricks and the Indians of the Nation, Feathercraft (Independent)

The music of the Mardi Gras Indians relies heavily on the visual aspect of performance. The vibrant beadwork and brilliant feathers complemented by the bounding athleticism of the dance creates […]