Hows About Some NOLA Flavor for Your Monday?
Sorry. No jambalaya or etouffee. It's Mike's Music Morning
My wife live in New Orleans when she was a kid, and we’ve often talked about going there together at some point for a visit (I’ve never been).
I’ve always loved the culture and music. Here are some quick selections from a guy that has done some amazing songs over the years, including the opening for one of my all-time animated Disney films…
This one came from one of my wife and I’s favorite Matthew McConaughey, “Sahara”:
This came on the other day when I was dancing in the kitchen with my wife. Our son claims he can hear us making out when he’s upstairs…
…and, finally, the aforementioned Disney tune:
Good morning from Western Wishes, mon chéri!
Kilgore
And don’t forget to check out our previous installments in this ongoing series of music recommendations and best-of debates:
Who Is Generation X's Greatest Black Musician? Here's My Vote
Generation X's Greatest Black Musician? Rihanna, In My Humble Opinion.
Why Rap & Country Are So Challenging and Why I Much Prefer Tupac Shakur to Will Smith
These 2 Hypnotic Sitar Albums Saved Me Last Night as the PTSD Demons Struck Back
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How Could I Have Forgotten Ennio Morricone's Greatness? My 7 Favorites from the Italian Master
What Are Your Favorite Covers? Here Are a Few Great Ones From Unexpected Places
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