On deluxe reissue of ‘Nina Simone and Her Friends,’ a brand-new stereo remaster showcases a legend on her ascension to stardom

“I want to move forward with the knowledge that time is extremely precious and we can’t take it for granted. So thankfully this song found me in the ‘Nick of Time.'”

“The lesson of ‘Wildflowers’ is that we all belong somewhere we feel free.” Happy birthday to Tom Petty!

“I wrote this song in 2016 in the midst of profound heartbreak, hope, confusion, tenderness and growth. It kept me company…” – Scout LaRue Willis

“I feel so blessed and honored to have the opportunity to take part in an album celebrating the life and music of a great songwriter and a beautiful soul.” – Marcus King

“I get my mojo from the classic greats—the masters of blues-rock and even classic rock, but everything I play comes from my own heart…” Micki Free

“If you are talking about blues, radio is super important. Some of those DJs have been doing shows for twenty to forty years and they’ve a devoted listenership.”

“It’s hard to imagine an artist who has lived and articulates the message of SoS more than Allison Russell – that music, art and speaking out about even the most horrific of experiences can be pathways out of cycles of trauma and stigma and towards experiencing joy.” – Sounds of Saving

‘Soul Shaker’ out today! Check out the video for “Lost Souls.”

Ilana Katz Katz puts her best foot forward and has released a full spectrum of sound and feeling that evokes a rich experience