HOT HALF DOZEN 2.1.22

123 songs submitted. Here are my top 6 – plus a blues bonus

123  submissions

Introducing Nu Trio, album by Nu Trio. Guadalajara-based jazzrock trio blends the two genres seamlessly, enveloping the listener with the magic of jazz while keeping bodies moving with beats and hooks. Music available at https://www.facebook.com/NuJazzFunk/.  Video on Youtube/

She Believes, single by Parlor Social. With echoes of the platinum hit “Bitch” by Meredith Brook,   Dessy di Lauro and Ric’key Pageot encapsulate power of women in their  post-hip-hop ragtime hep ep style in a song that will go to the top of your movin’ playlist. Download/stream on all digital platforms, Tik Tok, Instagram, Amazon, Tidal, Spotify. Check out the #shebelieveschallnge at https://www.facebook.com/parlorsocialmusic

Bright Star single by Anais Mitchel.  it’s been a while since Mitchell release d new solo music  and this song from her new self-titled solo album. She will sweep you away with her magic.  Stream on Spotify. Watch the video on YouTube.

Rich, single by Yard Act. From their debut album, Overload,  this post -Brexit punk band terminally infected with a dose of Monty Python delivers infectious much, biting satire and a big smile. Stream on Spotify.  Video on YouTube

Mascarade, single by YEИDRY  and  Louis the Yakuza.  Smooth, addictive, intriguing, lovely.  The Dominican-Italian singer YEИDRY (Yendry Cony Fiorentino )  and Belgian-Congolese artist Lous and the Yakuza ((Marie-Pierra Kakoma )  lull you with their magic harmony while delivering a message on racism.  Stream on Spotify.  Video on YouTube.

Shadows, single by Carmen Borla. Smooth, swaying, magical as only Borla can do.  Her son weaves among gentle triangles, soft violins, empathetic bets forming a tapestry that will wrap around you and keep you warm and happy. From her new album Words.  On  all major platforms.

BONUS.  The Sun Is Shining Down, single by John Mayhall Available on Forty Below Records

Patrick O’Heffernan