3x GRAMMY winner Fantastic Negrito embarks on ancestral journey and uncovers unlikely love story on most ambitious project to date, ‘White Jesus Black Problems,’ studio album and film out June 3

Even by Megson’s high standards, ‘Unknown Waters’ is a tour de force, indeed a force of nature. Debs and Stu are dedicated, hard working and immensely talented road warriors keeping traditional music alive and creating memorable new songs along the way.

“He’s the one who created a certain frequency, a certain vocabulary.” – Carlos Santana on Buddy Guy

“When I was a kid and I would watch T.V., I would pick out the instruments in the underscore… I noticed when there was a dark alley, bongos were played. Or a muted trumpet would show up during certain parts. I’ve always been able to pick out instruments on records.” Ben Vaughn discusses TV/film scoring, producing, and making music.

“It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to work with my fantastic publisher Candlewick on this book, and a revelation to see what gifted artist Monica Mikai has done with this story.” – Rhiannon Giddens

With roots in American rhythm, comedy rooms, and cinematic storytelling, Matt North’s ‘Bullies in the Backyard’ moves easily between humor, gravity, and hard-earned perspective.

The unmistakable personality of this larger-than-life talent (who just turned 96) was
captured here in this beloved old song.

As a taster for further covers in ‘Unknown Waters,’ the appetite is whetted.

Legendary Nashville gospel music quartet The McCrary Sisters back up Easley on the emotional piano ballad “I Can Let Go.”

“His playing is superb, showing an almost reckless abandon when he gets revved up. He is performing on the edge, and if he falls, so be it. The pieces will not break.” – Little Feat’s Bill Payne

‘Crown,’ out today, follows the pattern of Eric Gales’ previous albums in addressing social issues of a man who doesn’t understand why the color of a man’s skin should preclude how he’s treated.

“Feminine energy is incredibly powerful; that’s why people fear it and try to contain and tame it.”