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ALBUM REVIEW: Zeshan B Lays Out a Soulful Vision for Social Justice on ‘O Say, Can You See?’

ALBUM REVIEW: Zeshan B Lays Out a Soulful Vision for Social Justice on ‘O Say, Can You See?’

Like Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, and gospel singer James Cleveland, Zeshan B combines soaring vocals with swaying rhythms that inspire the soul and move the feet to action. On his third album O Say, Can You See? he adds lush layers of orchestration to his searing lyrics, transporting

ALBUM REVIEW: Yarn Channels Live Roots-Rock Energy Into ‘Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive’

ALBUM REVIEW: Yarn Channels Live Roots-Rock Energy Into ‘Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive’

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Overbey, With Friends, Shapes His Own Sound on ‘In Good Company’

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Overbey, With Friends, Shapes His Own Sound on ‘In Good Company’

ALBUM REVIEW: American Aquarium Takes Stock and Rocks Out on ‘The Fear of Standing Still’

ALBUM REVIEW: American Aquarium Takes Stock and Rocks Out on ‘The Fear of Standing Still’

ALBUM REVIEW: Boy Golden Reports Honestly From the Bright Side on ‘For Eden’

ALBUM REVIEW: Boy Golden Reports Honestly From the Bright Side on ‘For Eden’

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Borned in Ya,’ Melissa Carper Roams the Full Range of Her Country Sound

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Borned in Ya,’ Melissa Carper Roams the Full Range of Her Country Sound

ALBUM REVIEW: As Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson Wrings Every Drop Out of Heartbreak

ALBUM REVIEW: As Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson Wrings Every Drop Out of Heartbreak