Music Love {3}

Toots & the Maytals - The Best of Toots & the Maytals: Toots & the Maytals are legends of reggae.  They are a unique combination of ska, gospel, soul, reggae & rock.  Toots makes me so happy.  The upbeat vibes just make you smile & dance.  And dance we did when we saw them this summer!  Song choice:  Pomp & Pride

Zap Mama - Ancestry in Progress: Zap Mama, a Belgian group lead by Marie Dauline, has a super unique sound heavily infused with African instruments, R&B & Hip-hop all while utilizing Dauline's A-mazing voice as an instrument.   She sings in both English & French.  Zap Mama put on a rockin' show when we saw them in the fall - they did no stop for hours!  Song Choice: Yelling Away {which features Talib Kweli, Common, & Questlove}

Ben Folds - Rockin' the Suburbs: Ben Folds is ridiculous on the piano & he puts on a rockin', completely entertaining live show.  I actually saw him twice this year - once on the Providence College campus {I was an even huger BF fan in college so of course he came to campus after I am gone - good thing I live next door still!} & opening for John Mayer in Boston.  Song Choice: The Luckiest

Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un M'a Dit: Carla Bruni is an Italian-Born supermodel who is dating the king of France with fabulous bangs & long hair {love!} This album is soft, sweet, but it also makes me feel a little sad.  It is entirely in French.  Her latest album, No Promises, is in English though.  Song Choice: Tout le monde

Jolie Holland - Escondida: One of the founding members of The Be Good Tanyas {a must-listen as well}, Jolie Holland combines jazz, folk, country, & blues.  There is real nostalgic feeling to her voice, which I love.  Song Choice: Amen

Keren Ann - Keren Ann: Singing in both English & French, Keren Ann is mesmerizing & sensual.  She has a breathless vocal style that is minimalist & beautiful.  I love her previous albums, Nolita & Not Going Anywhere.  Song Choice: Not Going Anywhere

Thus my music love comes to a close.  For now at least!

Comments

[kathryn]

hi sarah,

i love carla bruni, but i haven't heard keren ann yet. i'll give her a listen!