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Nubya Garcia: Source

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On August 21, 2020, “Concord Jazz” label released “Source”, the second Nubya Garcia studio album. It was recorded in 2019, and was produced by Kwes and Nubya Garcia.

Personnel:

  • Nubya Garcia – tenor saxophone
  • Diana Sammiguel – vocals, maracas 
  • Giovanna Mogollon – vocals 
  • Karen Forero – vocals 
  • Ritchie Seivwright – featured vocals
  • Akenya – featured vocals
  • Cassie Kinoshi – tenor saxophone, featured vocals
  • MS Maurice (Sheila Maurice Grey) – trumpet, featured vocals
  • Daniel Casimer – double bass
  • Joe Armon-Jones – keyboards, piano
  • Sam Jones – drums
  • La perla – performer
  • Giles Barrett – recording

Track listing:

All tracks Nubya Garcia, except where noted.

  1. Pace
  2. The Message Continues
  3. Source
  4. Together Is a Beautiful Place To Be
  5. Stand with Each Other
  6. Inner Game
  7. La cumbia me está llamando
  8. Before Us: In Demerara & Caura
  9. Boundless Beings – Nubya Garcia, Akenya

Mavis Staple: If All I Was Was Black

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On November 17, 2017, “ANTI-Records” label released “If All I Was Was Black”, the thirteenth Mavis Staples album. It was recorded in May 2017, and was produced by Jeff Tweedy.

Personnel:

  • Mavis Staples – vocals
  • Jeff Tweedy – vocals, guitar, bass, percussion
  • Spencer Tweedy – drums, percussion
  • Rick Holmstrom – guitar
  • Glenn Kotche – percussion
  • Scott Ligon – clavinet, piano, organ, Wurly, guitar
  • Jeff Turnes – bass
  • Stephen Hodges – drums, percussion
  • Donny Gerrard – backing vocals
  • Kelly Hogan – backing vocals
  • Akenya – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Tweedy, except where noted.

  1. Little Bit
  2. If All I Was Was Black – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
  3. Who Told You That
  4. Ain’t No Doubt About It
  5. Peaceful Dream
  6. No Time for Crying – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
  7. Build a Bridge
  8. We Go High – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
  9. Try Harder
  10. All Over Again