Articles by David Dacks

Georgia Anne Muldrow

King's Ballad

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2010

Rarely a month goes by that Georgia Anne Muldrow doesn't produce a song, mixtape or even a full-length album. Her debut on Ubiquity opens t...

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba

I Speak Fula

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2010

There has been no shortage of innovative music from Mali over the past decade, and this album just adds to the pile. Kouyate's axe is the n...

Debby Blackwell

"Once You Got Me Going"

PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2010

TRACK OF THE DAY: One of my favourite types of compilation is the studio retrospective; great comps like Strut's Funky Nassau: The Compass...

Chicago Underground Duo

Boca Negra

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2010

This album is the first in a few years for Chicago Underground, but the time off has only intensified the communication between Rob Mazurek...

Rocksteady Pioneer Lynn Taitt Dies in Montreal

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2010

The key architect of Jamaica's rocksteady music has passed away. Guitarist Lynn Taitt had battled cancer for several years, passing away on...

Various

Born Again Funk

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2010

The Numero Group's Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal collection of a few years ago was inspiring ― not least of all for having motivated...

Luanda Jones

Aquarela

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2010

Luanda Jones is a highly respected vocalist and guitarist around Toronto, ON who specializes in bossa nova and jazz. Aquarela, her debut, i...

Scott Kemp

Introductions

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2010

Bassist Kemp and drummer Colin Kingsmore are better known as two-thirds of the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio. The classy swing and funk that char...