Music from the US – RIP Ray Manzarek – The Doors

Ray Manzarek – keyboarder of the legendary Doors , died Monday 5-20-2013 at the age of 74. He formed together with Jim Morison the group the Doors

Here is their song – Riders on the Storm

Music from the US/Nepal – The Mountain Music Project

This is a music video/trailer for an award-winning documentary film, The Mountain Music Project: A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya.

Featuring old-time musicians from Virginia and Nepal sharing each other’s music. Danny Knicely, Tara Linhardt, and the Mountain Music Project explore the connections between Appalachian and Himalayan music traditions.

Music from the US – Soggy Bottom Boys / Dick Burnett / Emry Arthur

“Man of Constant Sorrow” (also known as “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow“) is a traditional American folk song first recorded by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally recorded by Burnett as “Farewell Song” printed in a Richard Burnett songbook, circa 1913. An early version was recorded by Emry Arthur in 1928 (Vocalion Vo 5208). Public interest in the song was renewed after the release of the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, as it plays a central role in the film’s plot.

by Emry Arthur

and a very good cover by the Gormans

Music from the US – Years Around The Sun

Years Around The Sun is a San Diego-based band formed in 2004. They’re best known for electro and indie music. Listen to their – a bit – experimental piece “Home”:

Remember their song “Miles Away” <3

Music from Pakistan/the US – Nadia Ali

Nadia Ali is a pakistani-american singer born in 1980. She is best known for electronic dance music. Listen to her nice piece “Rapture”:

Music from the US – Junior Wells

Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, † 15 January 1998 in Chicago, Illinois), actually Amos Blackmore, was an American blues musician. His instrument was the harmonica. He played with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks and the Rolling Stones.

Here is his song Hoodoman Blues

Music from the US – Screamin Jay Hawkins

Jalacy Hawkins, better known as Screamin ‘Jay Hawkins (born 18 July 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, † 12 February 2000 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was an American blues singer, who is known  for his unusual performances and songs like I Put a Spell on You and Constipation Blues .

First he wanted to be a opera singer, but when he failed he started his career as a blues singer and piano player. Hawkins was an excellent Boxer , in 1949 he was the middleweight chapion from Alaska.

On 12th of February  Hawkins died in  2000 and left a large number of children who came from many different women. About 55 children are known, some sources report up to 75 children.

Here is his song “I put a spell on you “

 

Music from US – Miles Davis

Jazz, please? ;)

Miles Davis is was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. I hope you enjoy ” Blue in Green”.

Music from US – Circadian Eyes

The project according to their bandcamp   “Circadian Eyes is the sound of Bryan Collins’ memories”.  Listen to ” Who we were”.

 

Music from the US – DulceSky

DulceSky is an US-american alternative rock and indie band from Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen to their dreamy song “Life as we knew”: