DownBeat Magazine’s feature from the latest issue in honor of Motema’s 15th anniversary.
http://downbeat.com/news/detail/indie-life-motema-music-fosters-intense-creativity
The article features artist Donny McCaslin and founder Jana Herzen who agree that the label uses boundary defying artists and “jazz that tells a story” to foster creativity and thrive in today’s evolving industry.
Joey Alexander’s new album Eclipse is out now!
Alexander unveils six new compositions and five covers (including “Moment’s Notice” by John Coltrane and “Blackbird” by the Beatles). The recording features bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland with guest appearances on three tracks by saxophonist Joshua Redman. Stay tuned for the “Moment’s Notice” video release coming soon!
Listen/download here!
Joey Alexander’s newest single “Moment’s Notice” is out today. The new album ‘Eclipse’ will be released May 4th and if you pre-save ‘Eclipse’ on Spotify, you’ll have a chance to win prizes including a tickets to a private show in NYC. Enter the contest and get more details here: joeyalexandermusic.com/contest/
RELIX has premiered the latest Song Around the World video from Playing for Change, “All Along the Watchtower”, which features Warren Haynes, Cyril and Ivan Neville, and Bombino. Check out the premiere and watch the video here. The premiere coincides with the release of their new album and Motema debut ‘Listen to the Music’, out now!
Deva Mahal was named #1 New Bands at SXSW by Grammy.com
“Ahead of the drop, Mahal stopped by SXSW to play a set at the Miles Davis House on March 17 where she wowed the crowd with her soulful voice and poetic lyrics.” – Renée Fabian, Grammy.com
Check it out here!
Deva Mahal’s debut album Run Deep was reviewed by Elmore Magazine, calling the album “nothing less than a modern soul masterpiece.”
“Deva Mahal’s singing will give you goosebumps. It’s intoxicating and beautifully sculpted, matching the seductive melodic contours it rolls over. Mournful and soothing, and liberated and dynamic, it is worth the price of admission alone.” – Peter Lindblad, Elmore Magazine
Read the review here!