Why I Love Americana
Because I am not an American. Read no further.
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Zandi Holup is More Than You Can Handle
Zandi is an American and has recently signed to a record label. But that name! I am told it originates in eastern Europe. There is also some kind of Swedish vibe here. Pennsylvania can be like that so
Cause I Got You by Mose Wilson
Mose Wilson can sing and write but he's also a producer. He's back on top form with this proper Country song that made me properly smile after a long, warm spring day.
Pearl Charles at London Moth Club
A No. 55 bus ride to London's dark eastern underbelly. Would any of us make it out of Hackney alive? Spoiler alert: yes, some of us would.
Lila Forde Builds it Brick by Brick
I know exactly who it was who told me to listen to Lila Forde. It was someone with absolute cruise missile accuracy and flawless taste.
Anna May (Folk / Jazz / Doo Wop / Country / Sheer Quality)
Effortless quality. Anna May has the confidence to just strum and sing and I could listen to her all day long. And she's muttering about coming to play in London so keep an eye out!
Lucky by Regina Ferguson / Montana Special & Emmanuelle Pickett
I really enjoyed this song about Regina's Guitar called Lucky and the film she made with Emmanuelle Pickett about its creation