The
Neville Brothers The Neville Brothers represent
the essence of 40 years of New Orleans music distilled
within one family unit. The four brothers-Art, Charles,
Aaron and Cyril- have individually and collectively
carried the torch of the Crescent City's rich R&B
legacy since the '50s
Johnny Clegg Johnny Clegg's concerts are rousing,
emotionally-draining, dance-inducing, joyous celebrations.
Clegg was born in England in the '50s, but his family
soon moved to Africa where he grew up in Zimbabwe and
later South Africa. The Johnny Clegg Band revisits the
music of Juluka and Savukaótwo of the greatest
bands in South African pop music history
Lhasa A spellbinding performer, Lhasa's
story is as captivating as her artistry. An eclectic
mix of influences English, French and Spanish vocals
layered over mariachi horns, North African melodies,
clattering percussion, and textured jazz rhythms every
song is imbued with the same intensity and emotional
depth that continues to seduce her fans worldwide.
Mem Shannon &
the Membership There's the entire New Orleans
musical tradition, and then there's guitarist, singer,
songwriter Mem Shannon. Clean, simple but transcending
genres, he channels the spirits that inspired Fats Domino,
Professor Longhair, the Funky Meters and the Neville
Brothers.
The
Wailin' Jennys "The Wailin' Jennys are on
a mission to restore tasteful three part harmony and
good old fashioned melody back to its proper place in
the forefront of intelligent pop music. File under:
Intelligent, Harmony, Melody, Its About Time."
Creem Magazine
