A new solo release from Daniel Lanois; The early demo sessions of Willie Nelson; A new look at Lucinda Williams; Gentle tunes from Mali: Boubacar Traore; Memphis bluesman Robert Belfour; World lullabies from Montserrat Figueras.
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Daniel Lanois, Boubacar Traoré, Willie Nelson
I Love You
Daniel Lanois has produced albums for U2, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and others. This is his first solo recording in ten years.
Crazy
These early demo recordings from Willie Nelson were never meant to be released. They were used instead to interest other, more established singers in Nelson's songs.
Minneapolis
This is Lucinda Williams' follow-up to 2000's Essence. It's a loose collection of mostly live recordings, produced with few overdubs.
Baba Dramé
It took more than 30 years, but Boubacar Traoré is now considered one of Mali's greatest musical treasures.
Hill Stomp
Robert Belfour has been playing the blues for nearly 60 years, but this is only his second album. His debut was What's Wrong With You, released in 2000.
José Embala o Menino (Joseph Rocks the Baby)
This is a collection of gorgeous lullabies from around the world, sung by soprano Montserrat Figueras.