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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues In My DNA

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Ronnie Baker Brooks is a powerhouse Chicago blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who carries the torch of a legendary musical lineage. Born into blues royalty as the son of Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie didn’t just inherit the music—he lived it. He cut his teeth learning directly from master icons like B.B. King, Albert Collins, and Willie Dixon. Today, the multiple Blues Music Award winner seamlessly blends authentic Chicago roots with a high-octane mix of rock, funk, and soul. “I’m blessed to have learned from the best,” Brooks says. “I’m carrying them within me.” 🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM ▶ Listen to Album Samples (Click to Expand) Add this Record to Your Collection Available on CD and in Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. < The Deep Dive The continuation of Chi...
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Kristalyn Records artist: Barb Jungr - Hard Rain (The Songs Of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen) - New Release Review

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I just received the newest release (March 24, 2014), Hard Rain , from Barb Jungr . Though not bluesy in the traditional sense, Jungr puts her own spin on some of the most loved music by singer / songwriters Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Joined by musicians Gary Hammond, Neville Malcolm, Steve Watts, Clive Bell and Richard Olatunde Baker, Junger puts together a very serious vocal effort in the style of say Judy Collins (for Americans not familiar with her work). Up first is Blowin In The Wind which is very solemn with only flute like sounds under her vocals. Everybody Knows gets a jazzy swing feel with light percussion and piano. Who By Fire is a quiet ballad with piano. Hard Rain is juiced up but with jazz ballad roots. I can compare it to Leon Russell's take on the same track but that wouldn't be fair to either artist. But it is more similar than to Dylan's original. Actually very theatrical. First We Take Manhattan has a Joni Mitchell jazz kind of feel. I'm not ...
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