To listen to Stevie Hawkins’ take on "A Song For You" is to have a conversation with a ghost in a dimly lit room after the show has ended. Hawkins, long the rhythmic engine for the song's originator Leon Russell, steps from behind the drum kit to the microphone, and the space between these two roles compresses decades into four and a half minutes....

Eva Sita, hailing from Côte d'Ivoire, is carving a distinctive niche in the African music scene with her innovative fusion of traditional rhythms and contemporary Afrobeat. Her music, a harmonious blend of various genres like jazz, blues, and salsa, is a testament to the rich musical heritage of her country. Eva Sita exemplifies the dynamic evolution of African music while maintaining a deep reverence for...