To understand the profound depth of Amana Melome's new album, "Recalibration", one must first appreciate the legacy she carries. As the granddaughter of Jimmy Woode, the legendary bassist who was the youngest member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and who performed alongside icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Melome' is heir to a monumental tradition in American music. Her latest work is not a simple continuation...

Trinisha Browne is a multi-talented artist whose music is as varied as the experiences that have shaped her. Browne was born in Trinidad, although he presently resides in Montreal. Her musical inspirations come from a variety of genres, including gospel music, hip-hop, R&B, and reggae music from the 1990s. Her music is a reflection of this one-of-a-kind mixture, with each album imbued with a distinctive taste...