Marcel Smith - From My Soul Whenever soul dynamo Marcel Smith begins to sing, he commands the attention of anyone within earshot. There’s an obviously deep musical talent at work, but there is more importantly an authenticity and sincerity that captures people’s minds. That has never been more [...]
Bobby Vega - What Cha Got Bobby Vega was in the right place, the Bay Area, at the right time; his first major project was recording with Sly Stone in 1975. He ended up playing with almost all of the great musicians in his home town. As [...]
When the Levee Breaks: The Music of Memphis Minnie Candice Ivory, Queen of Avant Soul, Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Passing of Memphis Minnie with New Album Produced by Charlie Hunter on Little Village Foundation After releasing three critically-acclaimed albums of original, jazz-fueled songs, Candice Ivory reveals a [...]
The Sampaguitas Bring You Flowers The Sampaguita is the national flower of The Phillippines and thus a fitting name for a remarkable trio of Filipina singers, Aireene Espiritu, Jenevieve Francisco, and Cristina Ibarra. They met in San Francisco and connected over their shared ancestry and love of [...]
Skip the Needle - Octavia of Earth, Volume Two Inspired by the Life of Octavia E. Butler Skip the Needle is thrilled to be releasing 6 original tracks for Octavia of Earth, Volume 2. Octavia of Earth is a docu-musical inspired by the life of black feminist icon Octavia [...]
Alabama Mike - Stuff I've Been Through Alabama Mike Tells His Truth On Stuff I’ve Been Through Anyone listening to Alabama Mike has a simple choice: Brace yourself for some raw and sometimes uncomfortable truth, or run the other way. His new album, Stuff I’ve Been Through, is loaded [...]
Nic Clark - Everybody's Buddy Mexican-American Musician Nic Clark Releases Sophomore Studio Album, Produced By Charlie Hunter Little Village Releases Nic Clark’s New Record, A Genuine, Heartfelt Musician Putting the Everyday Generation Z Experience on an Album for the Ages If you’re ever in need of a friend, simply [...]
D.K. Harrell - The Right Man D.K. Harrell has an outsized and penetrating presence. It is immediately evident when he hits the bandstand. His voice is custom-built for the blues, and his fingers work the guitar like someone who has spent decades honing his skills. The fluid nature [...]