Darker My Love

Franco, the “Congo Colossus,” fronted one of the most popular Congolese rumba groups from the 50’s to the 80’s.

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer and songwriter Ricky Reed has fine-tuned the work of Lizzo, Leon Bridges, and Maggie Rogers (to name a few).

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Novena Carmel, your neighbor with the flavor, serves up a fresh sample platter of timely and timeless soul, global funk, and tasty multi-genre grooves, old and new.

John can’t come to the phone right now, but his message machine is overflowing with music recommendations from special guests across the creative spectrum.

LA-based artist Aalok Bala has a forthcoming debut EP on the horizon that’s both celestial and earthy.

Peter CottonTale’s debut album “Catch” channels multiple genres threaded by songs of inspiration and spirituality.

The best of midsummer new releases, with music from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, and the latest in jazz.

Psychedelic Nashvillian quintet The Mango Furs tinker with 60’s sounding melodies. Their sonic mix is laced with some jazz, a bit of pop, and an undercurrent of angst on “Tangerine.”