It's outstanding to honor those who have made significant contributions to society. Great people ought to be honored in every way possible. The motivation behind Mariaa Siga's "Mame Bamba" tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba is obvious, but there are other reasons for the song's existence as well. Poet, brave resistance fighter, and nonviolent theist Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba founded the Mouridist and Touba movements. That aspect of...

Aging Disgracefully, that bluesy duo daring to stare down Father Time with a guitar and a microphone, has dropped "Foggy Highway," a single from their upcoming album, “Shatter the Mirror”. And, speaking of shattering, have you ever tried to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions? It's a bit like that – confusing, occasionally infuriating, but with moments of unexpected brilliance. https://open.spotify.com/track/6AeNrt63ChdU9nr9Z2awh9?si=46f3df422ce54d33 Karen's vocals wrap around you...