Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

Anderson Paak seems to do it all – drummer, singer, writer, melodious rapper, producer.  Accompanied with his talented crew, Paak’s performance is wonderfully effortless and honest yet not without a sense of humor.  His energy is unchained.  He seems to do whatever he feels

Folk-Soul Singer-Songwriter Lianna La Havas is Otherworldly

  Treat yourself to a mini concert with NPR Tiny Desk (I love these guys!) presenting Lianne LaHavas. Accompanied by two other vocalists (James Wyatt on piano and Frida Mariama Touray), she has a captivatingly unforced spark. She is soulful and heart-hitting. Listening to La Havas is easy yet emotive. The set features three songs:

Ella Eyre Digging Deeper at Nova Stage

Image from Cruel Daze of Summer In this live Nova Stage acoustic set, there are no gimmicks — just passionate grit.  A deep Rhodes coupled with her raw sound is perfect for my soul.    As she “dig(s) a little deeper”, you’re on a journey — a soulful, gentle start that  progresses with a scatty […]

“Shivers” At Abbey Road

Photo: @sglewismusic There’s something about “Shivers” that gets down in the soul right away. There’s no distracting glitz of over production.  The ring of the guitar feels honest, vulnerable and wonderfully evocative over  the smooth groove and gentle bounce of the beat.  There’s a mystery in Lewis’ atmospheric approach that  keeps you excitingly uncomfortable  yet with a sense of something somehow familiar. It […]