Hot Half Dozen August 3, 2021

119 submissions this week

It is Well With My Soul, an album by Soulful Femme. I can’t get enough of Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, the two women known as Soulful Femme, especially when they are paired with the guitars and vocals of Joanna Conor and Bernard Allison in this 12-song masterpiece of a blues album. Stream/purchase on Spotify, all digital platforms. Follow at www.soulfulfemme.com/

Kingston Bolero, single/video by Emanuele Della Valle. Kingston Bolero takes one of classical music’s most recognized songs and turns it on its head in a Jamaican dubstep reggae, recorded at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studios. Stream/download at Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp.

About a Revolution, single by Vicious Rooster. Following up on the standout “Something Going On”, Vicious Rooster brings his unique combination of blues, Southern rock, ballads, grunge, and a hint of punk to make this a playlist favorite. Stream on Spotify, YouTube. Purchase at viciousrooster.com/recordings

Un Animal (Divina Existencia) single and video by Ambar Lucid. From her Get Lost In The Music album showcasing her eclectic sound, Latin beats, and dynamic lyrics in Spanish and English, this Mexican-Dominican Indie Latinx artist has produced a magical mystical tour-de-force. Stream on Spotify. Follow on all socials.

Mi Destin, by Ozomatli with Gaby Moreno. Leave it to Ozo to produce a Latin beat-charged anthem with one of the world’s best Latin-American blues women Gaby Moreno. This new song blends powerful political rap with irresistible music. Stream on Spotify, follow on all socials.

La Herida Oscura by Susana Baca. The first single from the forthcoming Palabras Urgentes album is both classical and ethereal. The slow, romantic movement and her soaring vocals make this impossible to let go of. Stream on all platforms. Follow at facebook.com/SusanaBacaOficial