The Led Zeppelin reunion is off again and this time it doesn’t look like it will ever be on again – at least with all three living members. Former Honeydrippers
A true hidden gem in the LA singer/songwriter scene, Gaby Moreno is beginning to make her presence felt with her unique, soulful, and sultry sound. Since bravely venturing out from her homeland of Guatemala at an incredibly young age, she’s promptly made an impact by being the first Latin artist to win the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and releasing her debut full length album, Still the Unknown.
Gaby scrapped together the following clip exclusively for the Hidden Track:
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Gaby sounds off below on her impressive Guatemalan roots, unique musical style, and what we can expect from her next…
Jack Spilberg: I found it interesting that you learned to speak English by listening to soul and blues musicians like BB King, Robert Johnson and Nina Simone. Do you still listen to these kinds of musicians?
Gaby Moreno: Oh absolutely, I’m stuck in those old soul jazz and blues records. Every time I listen to them I find something new that inspires me. My favorite Nina Simone record is her very first one, titled “Little Girl Blue”. It’s hard to believe how young she was when she recorded it. What a voice!
READ ON for more of Jack’s exclusive interview with Gaby Moreno…
In an effort to promote their latest release The Stand-Ins – the follow up to the acclaimed The Stage Name and their second album in as many years – Austin
Brett Dennen fresh off a string of dates with John Mayer, is swinging full force into a mini-tour in November. The singer/songwriter will take his Fela Kuti and Joni Mitchell
Although not for everyone, Harps and Angels is 34 minutes of sharp-witted commentary by one of America’s most original lyricists. Brainy ones will surely find this one mighty clever.
When Elliot Martin, lead singer of the progressive reggae band, John Brown’s Body, had throat surgery in early 2008 to remove polyps, one might think a laid-back set of songs could be in order. Nothing could be further from the truth on Amplify, the band’s newest album, which features 12 new tracks, highlighted by the beats of the opening title track and the inspiring “Give Yourself Over.”
Universal Republic Records’ newest hip hop entry Flobots hit the streets this summer, quickly establishing their place as the most compelling hip hop collaborative to sign with a major label
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will take the stage during the Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show in Tampa on Feb. 1st, the NFL confirmed on Sunday (9/28). Rumors
Led Zeppelin are planning a full tour for next summer, with singer Robert Plant set to rejoin the band, according to reports in The Sun today (September 26). Despite their
Trey Anastasio and Orchestra Nashville proudly presented the world premiere of Anastasio’s 30-minute Time Turns Elastic last night at the Ryman Theatre in Nashville. The ensemble also performed Divided Sky
