From Eric Alper we get Blues Rising Star ANGELIQUE FRANCIS Rides the Current of Human Connection with ‘Long River’ Album.
Blues traditions are at the heart of all of the songs, but there are also intriguing genre bends towards Soul, Folk, Jazz, Gospel, and Rock along the way. Francis’ versatile, soulful, and evocative vocals anchor the trip, conjuring up reminiscences of Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha, Bessie Smith, and more. And it’s the mixture of genres and influences running through Long River — and the sense of everything and everyone being connected — that anchor the key concept Francis wanted to convey with her new album.
There is something moving about the smoky quality of her voice. Angelique Francis is truly a great blues singer.
And unlike most music from 2022, there are real instruments playing real music, and I cannot hear a touch of AutoTune.
This is "Storms From My Eyes" by Angelique Francis from her March 2022 album Long River.
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