From Mississippi To Mali Continued
John Terry | Kansas City, Mo | 07/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Corey Harris has journeyed into the past and discovered the future. He has managed to find the roots of the music he loves so much and at the same time, give it a gentle nudge forward. This album of African folk blues and reggae is strong from start to finish. Corey's in this amazing, creative place that few artists ever reach. I look forward to each and every release of his. Along with fellow bluesman Otis Taylor, he's one of the most important musicians of our time. You shouldn't miss out."
Not your "traditional'' blues disc ..
David Booker | Denver Co | 07/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Most blues fans know Coreys name by now , he is one of the more interesting roots musicians of the current crop , i.e Keb Mo' (Kevin Moore) Alvin Y Hart , etc . this effort is not styled on Charlie Patton or Robert Johnson or Big Joe Williams , but on Corey Harris . His musical journey has taken him to this recording . I love the variety , the reggae feel on some tracks; his treatment of O.V. Wrights soul classic Nickel And A Nail is cool . the nice thing is the inclusion of Olu Dara on a couple of cuts .. nice move! Great sounds/instrumentation .. nice to hear a Hammond Organ again ..a great listen ."