Articles by Chaka V. Grier
Wayna
The Expats
PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2013
Unlike Wayna's jazzy neo-soul albums Moments of Clarity, Book 1 and Higher Ground (which earned her a Grammy nod for "Lovin You (Music)"),...
Yuna
No Borders Here
PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2013
Speaking from her home in L.A., luminous singer-songwriter Yuna can't subdue her excitement. Her sweet laughter and content sighs which, if...
Yuna
Nocturnal
PUBLISHED Oct 25, 2013
Yuna's sophomore album, Nocturnal, is one of the most honest and intoxicating albums of 2013. Blending Malaysian-inspired sounds with R&B,...
Morcheeba
Head Up High
PUBLISHED Oct 15, 2013
Since reuniting with lead singer Skye Edwards for their 2010 album, Blood like Lemonade, Brits Morcheeba have found their heart again. "Gim...
Wild Belle
New Traditions
PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2013
After Natalie Bergman was lovingly let go from her big brother Elliot Bergman's Afrobeat outfit Nomo — founded by him ten years prior...