101 songs, albums videos submitted this week
Diamond Jubilee, album by Cindy Lee. Thirty- two songs from her in massive album. Cindy Lee is the glamorous alternative stage persona of Canadian musician Patrick Flegel, whose post-punk band, Women, was hot before disbanding in 2010. If you are a Cindy Lee fan, and you love his/her delicate melodies , sheer beauty in song, and experimentation, you need this album. Available digitally on Bandcamp.
soft winds and roses, album by Diana Panton. After 2 decades and a Juno award, the Canadian jazz pianist and composer/singer has released an delightful album of modern classics composed from the 1960s onward, including songs by Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Gordon Lightfoot, Don McLean, Ron Sexsmith, Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, and more. A bit of a trip down memory lane, but a smooth, lovely, and very happy one. Stream on Spotify and major platforms.
Titerita, song/video by Bodine. An exciting upcomer in the Bad Bunny/Ricky Martin/Jennifer Lopez -led “Puerto Rican invasion” . This is old-school reggaeton but with a style and a sexiness that Bodine can deliver really, really well. Check out the video, and don’t get too distracted by her costumes (or maybe you should). Video on YouTube. Stream on all platforms. Spanish
Another One, single/video by Ece Era. The Turkish-born, New York-educated, singer/composer/film maker now living in Belgium combines all of her influences in quiet and a bit spooky songs and videos. “Another One” from her upcoming album Bedtime Stories, is a trip with narrative vocals, up-tempo breaks and a mysterious tender atmosphere wrapped in warm layers of electronica that oscillate between melancholy and peace. Mysterious, dreamy. Almost feral, you can put this on at your Halloween party and turn heads. Stream on Spotify and major platforms.
Decades, 3-box retrospective set by The Maria Schneider Orchestra . Composer and bandleader Maria Schneider’s innovative approach to jazz, blending elements of classical music, folk, and improvisation is legendary. The orchestra has received multiple Grammy Awards, and even a Pulitzer nomination. If you are a jazz fan, especially a big band jazz fan, this is a must from one of jazz’s most talented and enduring artists. Stream individual songs in Spotify. Buy the albums at Discogs, Amazon, Ebay and other online retailers.
Gracias X Eso single by Mimi Rose with Noel Schajris. Sweet, jazzy, romantic. The Argentine-born singer songwriter and her teammate on this one, Noel Schajris have brought us song to touch your heart and a video the double the impact. Video on YouTube. Stream on Spotify. Spanish.
Patrick O’Heffernan
