Music from the US – Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington (born February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles ) is an American tenor saxophonist. The musician is mainly active in jazz, acts as a sideman and arranger as well as in many other genres.

This track “MK I” is just  6 days old , love it

Music from the US – Nahko Bear (Medicine for the People ) –

The words, “Aloha ke akua” mean the breath of life and the love of God – that’s a loose translation. The video has breathtaking visuals to go with the beautiful music and healing words of Nahko Bear.

Music from the US – Honeywagon

Honeywagon , a bluegrass coverband (Bryan Clark, Benjamin Levine )from Nashville Tennessee, i think they´ve spezialised on covering songs of the king of Pop  Michael Jackson himself . Love that sound , fresh and inspiring

Here is “Thriller”

Music from the US – Brandi Carlile // Alternative Country

Brandi Carlile, born in 1981, is an US-American alternative country and folk rock musician. Carlile really discouvered music by herself: she learned playing the piano and the guitar by herself. Have a listen to her great song “Dying Day”:

Music from the US – Donavon Frankenreiter // Surf Rock

This guy, Donavon Frankenreiter, is really interesting! Before he became a musician in the age of 18, he was a professional surfer. His musical style is still influenced of these relaxed surfing sounds. Listen to his nice song “Shine”:

Music from the US – Breaking Benjamin // Alternative Rock

Formed in 1998, Breaking Benjamin, or also known as Plan 9, the alternative rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania released four albums so far. Listen to their great piece “The Diary Of Jane”:

Music from the US – Andrew Bird // Indie-Folk

Andrew Bird, born in 1973, is an US-American musician and songwriter from Illinois. Listen to his great piece “Take Courage”:

Music from the US – Joshua Radin // Acoustic/ Folk

Joshua Radin, born in 1974, is an US-american acoustic and folk musician from Cleveland. Listen to his great song “They Bring Me To You”:

Music from the UK – Joe Cocker R.I.P.

The British rock singer Joe Cocker has died at the age of 70 years.(* 20. May 1944 in Sheffield, Yorkshire; † 22. December 2014 in Crawford, Colorado, USA) His hits include songs like “Unchain My Heart” and “You Are so Beautiful” and this one he performed on the legendary Woodstock Festival

Music from the US – Otis Redding // rhythm & blues

Otis Redding (1941-1967) was one of the most popular soul and rhythm & blues musicians in the world. After Redding died in 1967 in cause of a plane accident, his single Sittin’ on the Dock of a Bay” became a #1 hit in America. He wrote the song a few days before…