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The 10 Best Robert Johnson Covers

One hundred years after his birth, Robert Johnson remains one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He's inspired a range of musicians, so to mark his birthday this week, we present 10 of the best Robert Johnson covers.  read more

Cassandra Wilson: Silver Pony

Not double live… just half Cassandra Wilson gets sole billing on Silver Pony, but her backing band ought to get their names on the LP spine as well. They’re the true stars of this intriguing album, half of which was recorded during a recent European tour and the other half at Piety Street Recording in New Orleans. That hybrid is especially apt for showing off the musicians’ virtuosity, not only their soloing chops but also their collective talent for creating and sustaining dark moods in which Wilson can relate her tales of death and romance....  read more

Cassandra Wilson: Mississippi Queen

Cassandra Wilson uses her voice—by turns subtle, sonorous and sweet—to tell stories, to conjure images, to wink at ironies, to jump genres and redefine jazz. For her, it’s a ministry of sorts, and she’s won all kinds of converts. Time Magazine in 2001 named her...  read more

Cassandra Wilson - thunderbird

Sounds of Thunder: Intimate songbird whistles a new tune  read more

Cassandra Wilson

Complementing her entire career, the title of Cassandra Wilson’s 14th album defies assumptions. At first glance it seems Glamoured is a reference to the trappings of the tired diva stereotype. Instead, it has a more mystical derivation...  read more