HOT HALF DOZEN week of 5.3.21
by Patrick O’Heffernan
Florecita Rockera by Flor de Toloache
The Latin Grammy-winning New York-based mariachi rocks an original 1995 song by Aterciopeldados with their own unique mariachi arrangements. From their Rock Era album of reimagined rock classics Available on Spotify, Apple Music, deezer, amazon music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and Claro-musica. Follow at https://www.facebook.com/flor.de.toloache/
Amazing Grace, single by The McCrary Sisters
The Nashville powerhouse gospel quartet put a new twist on this well-worn classic, flavoring it with soul, Americana, blues, and R&B, Phil Hughley’s smoking hot guitar, and joyful singing. Available at mccrarysisters.com/music, Stream on Bandcamp.
Breathe Again single by Noel Schajris
A slow, soulful all-English ballad from this Argentine-Mexican singer is the first single from his new double album Mi Presente. It makes you feel good and melancholy at the same time. Brilliant! Stream on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Follow on Facebook.
No Es Importante, single by iLe
The Latin Grammy-winning, Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican songstress previews her upcoming album with an up-close and personal work in Spanish that will break your heart with its urgency and lift your spirit with its confidence. Absolutely beautiful in any language. And the YT video will blow you away. Stream on Spotify. Follow her on Facebook and her socials.
Broken Friend, single by Athena
A heart-rendering journey of beauty and breakage, Athena’s newest release is stunning, captivating, unforgettable. Listening to Broken Friend is like feeling like her hand on your cheek before she turns and walks into the mist, out of your life. Available on Spotify and Apple Music. Video on YouTube. Follow at https://athenaandreadis.com/
Long Exposure, single/video by Dot Allison
From her new album Heart-Shaped Scars, the Scottish songstress formerly of One Dove uses her angelic voice to enchant you. After a hiatus to raise a family she is back sweeter, more controlled, and as beautiful a singer/songwriter as ever. Sail away with this one and keep your eyes open for the upcoming album. Single releases tomorrow, the album in July. Follow her at www.dotallison.com.
Bonus. Wallflower, video by Idris Lawal.
A healing dance video illuminating his intense song of mourning, “Wallflowers”. Video at bit.ly/2QNFxDc. Stream on all major platforms.