James Keen's 'Crossover': A Solo Triumph Blending Pop-Rock Mastery with Acoustic Soul Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer James Keen goes back to his roots with a truly solo 'Crossover' album that he wrote, recorded, performed, produced, and mixed all by himself. The album is just as ambitious in terms of the richness of the musical landscape, the mixing of genres, and the variety of sounds. 'Crossover,' which...

Ghana's Revolutionary Voice Danqua Transforms Afrobeat Through Spiritual Innovation. Danqua, emerging from the vibrant streets of Accra, doesn't just participate in Ghana's musical conversation—he transforms it. In his ground-breaking piece "Orison," Danqua makes both a musical and a spiritual statement. The structure of the track's percussion forms a complicated beat that pulls listeners into its gravitational field. Not only is this piece technically impressive, but there is...