Author: DJ Ty Hussell

Song of the Day: Bob Marley and the Wailers “So Much Trouble in the World”

Bob Marley and the Wailers‘ classic reggae anthem, “So Much Trouble in the World” is the perfect track to help you navigate these troubled times.

Categories: Blog, music, reggae, Song of the Day Tags: Bob Marley, reggae, song of the day

The Sweet Heaven Kings‘ “The Sounds of Sunday Morning” exemplifies the DC-based Trombone Shout Bands tradition of gospel music.

The great Neopolitan singer, Mario Merola, brings a feast of raw emotion with this stirring read on “Tu Me Lasse”.

Categories: Blog, music, pop, Song of the Day Tags: italian, Mario Merola, music, song of the day

Totó la Momposina delivers a dazzling example of her expression of the music of the Caribbean coastline of Columbia.

Categories: Blog, Cumbia, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: cumbia, Latin, music, song of the day, Totó la Momposina

The great Cuban singer, Benny Moré, applies his timeless voice to the the gorgeous bolero, “Hoy Como Ayer”.

Categories: Blog, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: Benny Moré, cuba, Latin, music, song of the day

“For Big Sid” is the incredible jazz drummer, Max Roach, playing a musical tribute to one of his key influences: Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett.

“Topsy Part II” is a feature for the highly influential drummer, Cozy Cole – a man who set the standard for what great jazz drumming could be.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, Song of the Day Tags: Cozy Cole, jazz, music, song of the day

“Acid” is the title track of Ray Barretto‘s debut LP and boasts an unstoppable groove with an infectious feeling of creative freedom.

Join DC Ty Hussell and Leon City Sounds for an all vinyl night of Tropical Beat on Saturday 12/28 at Showtime Bar in DC.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight absolutely tear it up on the proto rock ‘n’ roll cut, “Up Above My Head”.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, rock, Song of the Day Tags: Marie Knight, music, rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, song of the day