Grammy-winning artist Keb’ Mo’ rocked The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, and Michelle Wilson was there, loving every minute of it.

Oklahoma (Concord Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Two full documentary films about the art of white men playing black music for more white men. But on a boat…

Hyde Park Live (Promotone B.V.) Review by James Mann.

The 7th annual Wanee Festival, hosted by The Allman Brothers Band, brought icons of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s past to idyllic Live Oak, FL. Phillip Haire soaked it all in before staggering to his campsite each night.

With over 40 albums and an unassailable legacy as the originator of one of Africa’s most popular and enduring sounds, the job of curating Fela Kuti’s catalog for the 21st century is a difficult and enviable task. Ink 19 dives into the Knitting Factory’s Chop n’ Quench, Fela’s first nine albums re-released, and gives a heads up on the Na Poi set of albums due to drop on May 11.

With over 40 albums and an unassailable legacy as the originator of one of Africa's most popular and enduring sounds, the job of curating Fela Kuti's catalog for the 21st century is a difficult and enviable task. Ink 19 dives into the Knitting Factory's Chop n' Quench, Fela's first nine albums re-released, and gives a heads up on the Na Poi set of albums due to drop on May 11.

The Good Girl Blues (Cadabra Records). Review by James Mann.

Another Outsight, another slew of news and recommendations from Thomas Schulte. Includes a best of 2004 and so much more!

Kassi Kasse (Hemisphere/Discos Corason Musica/Narada World). Review by Bill Campbell.

Music From the Motion Picture (DMZ / Columbia / Sony Music Soundtrax). Review by David Whited.

Jools Holland’s Big Band Rhythm + Blues (Rhino). Review by Ian Koss.

Various Artists (Vanguard). Review by Sean Slone.