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ALBUM REVIEW: Reggae Greats The Mighty Rootsmen Breathe New Life Into ‘70s Pop Standards

ALBUM REVIEW: Reggae Greats The Mighty Rootsmen Breathe New Life Into ‘70s Pop Standards

Conceived by producer Ralph Sall as a reggae counterpart to The Traveling Wilburys, The Mighty Rootsmen laid down tracks for their self-titled album in 2010, but the sessions went unreleased at the time. It wasn’t for lack of marquee names, though. The lineup features standout vocalists – Toots Hibbert (of

ALBUM REVIEW: Koko Taylor Tribute 'Crown Jewels' Celebrates Legendary Blueswoman In Her Own Voice

ALBUM REVIEW: Koko Taylor Tribute 'Crown Jewels' Celebrates Legendary Blueswoman In Her Own Voice

ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Williams Proves His Metal

ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Williams Proves His Metal

ALBUM REVIEW: Cam's 'All Things Light' Searches for Solid Ground Through Small, Intimate Moments

ALBUM REVIEW: Cam's 'All Things Light' Searches for Solid Ground Through Small, Intimate Moments

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Homegrown' Cole Quest and the City Pickers Deftly Move the Legacy of Woody Guthrie Along in All the Right Ways

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Homegrown' Cole Quest and the City Pickers Deftly Move the Legacy of Woody Guthrie Along in All the Right Ways

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

ALBUM REVIEW: Rick Faris Explores Life’s Ups and Downs on 'Life’s Parade'

ALBUM REVIEW: Rick Faris Explores Life’s Ups and Downs on 'Life’s Parade'