Song of the Day: Ancient Astronauts, “Give It To You” featuring Monsoon
Her’s another great song from 2012. On a bitterly cold Monday morning, this should be just what the doctor ordered to get you out of bed and to get the day started with a killer beat. You can once again thank Thievery Corporation and their great label ESL for discovering Ancient Astronauts. —Craig […]
Song of the Day: Jimmy Cliff, “One More”
Imagine recording one of the most iconic reggae albums of all time in The Harder They Come and then 40 years later, putting out one of the best reggae albums of the year. Jimmy Cliff has done just that, with his 2012 gem appropriately titled Rebirth. If that wasn’t enough, he covers “Guns of Brixton” which is […]
Song of the Day: Bob Marley and the Wailers, “Survival”
I’m changing up my January plan of listing the top songs from 2012 for one day to commemorate the concert I saw last night at the World Cafe. The Wailers, including legendary bassist Aston ‘Family Man” Barrett who produced many of Bob Marley’s greatest songs and played bass for his last 6 albums, played […]
Song of the Day: ZZ Ward, “Criminal”
Another gem from 2012. For the rest of January I’m going to choose one of my favorite songs from 2012. ZZ Ward who is actually from Philly, brought down the house upstairs at the World Cafe Live this past November. How can someone that is so young have so much feeling in her voice? —Craig […]
Song of the Day: Michael Kiwanuka, “Tell Me A Tale”
Another great song from 2012, and another artist I saw at the World Cafe Live. Michael Kiwanuka’s 2012 debut lived up to all the hype he’d been receiving. His smooth, honey rich voice captivated me from the moment I heard it. His promise is undeniable and his show this past June was amazing as was […]
