Wondrous Fair

Miss Waters goes all out on a centuries-old traditional folk song. Haunting as hell throughout and getting weirder by the minute, this is a masterly performance in a free jazz style. Phew. Even the incomparable John Jacob Niles, who set it to music back in 1941, or the mighty Nina Simone didn't manage to scale such dizzying heights.

Patty Waters - Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
Nina Simone - Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
John Jacob Niles - Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair

Every Day

Presenting a six pack for troubled times. Oh, lawdy... Indeed. Fine fine art once again by Tinca. Do stay tuned for part 2 if you please.

Vera Hall - Trouble So Hard
Otis Rush - Double Trouble
Nina Simone - Trouble In Mind
The Mothers Of Invention - Trouble Every Day
Little Feat - Trouble

Dr. Alimantado - One Trouble

Are You Willing?

As it sure is thrilling. Yes siree. And from your head down to your liver at that. Is the oh-so-aptly titled Sings The Blues the perfect Nina Simone album? Guess so.

Nina Simone - Do I Move You