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Weer een klassieker van Bibb. Super.

The follow-up to his multiple award-winning, critically-acclaimed 2021 album, Dear America, Ridin’ is a continuation of the vision that informs Bibb’s artistry as a modern-day Blues troubadour. Grounded in the folk and blues tradition with contemporary sensibilities, Bibb’s music continues to reflect his thoughts on current world events and his own lived experiences, whilst remaining entertaining, uplifting, inspirational and relevant.

A two-time Grammy Award nominee with multiple Blues Foundation awards, Eric Bibb is known and revered globally for having carved his own musical destiny with honesty and power. Eric’s father, the late Leon Bibb, was an activist, actor, and folk singer who marched at Selma with Dr. Martin Luther King. Eric’s youth was spent immersed in the Greenwich Village folk scene. Names like Dylan, Baez, and Seeger were visitors to his home. He was deeply influenced by Odetta, Richie Havens, and Taj Mahal – who guests on Ridin’ - and he has synthesized all of that into his very own style.

Of the record, Bibb said: “As a songwriter, studying African American history has always been a deep well of inspiration. The true stories of my ancestors and their communities are at the heart of many of the songs on my new album – Ridin’. Together with co-writer/producer Glen Scott, we’ve created a concept album focusing on the ongoing task of understanding systemic racism and purging it from our world. For all its seriousness, Ridin’ is a funky, groovy, hopeful collection of songs that feature stellar guest appearances by Taj Mahal, Jontavious Willis, Russell Malone and Habib Koité. At a time when popular political movements are attempting to delete truth from the historical record, I feel called upon to sing songs that contribute to greater understanding and much-needed unity. The making of Ridin’ has been a labour of love. We hope you’ll enjoy the journey.”.

Tracks:
1. Family (4:46)
2. Ridin' (5:23)
3. Blues Funky Like Dat (3:25) met Taj Mahal en Jontavious Willis
4. The Ballad of John Howard Griffin (5:16) met Russell Malone
5. 500 Miles (3:30)
6. Tulsa Town (3:57)
7. Onwards [Interlude] (2:48)
8. Hold the Line (3:31) met Russell Malone
9. I Got My Own (5:19) met Amar Sundy
10. Call Me by My Name (2:48) met Harrison Kennedy
11. Joybells (5:29)
12. Sinner Man (5:12) met Eric Bibb String Band
13. Free (3:57)
14. People You Love (3:11) met Habib Koité
15. Church Bells [Interlude] (2:12)
totale tijdsduur: 1:00:44


Staat er compleet op, 10% pars mee gepost. Met zeer veel dank aan de originele poster. Laat af en toe eens weten wat je van het album vindt. Altijd leuk, de mening van anderen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALu2yy-3U5s