Setting the tone with percussion and intricate blues guitar, we are already moved by The Blue And Gold‘s debut, Honey In The Rock.
Featuring deep lyricism and flawless vocals, The Blue And Gold is a new musical collaboration between Juno nominated and WCMA (Western Canadian Music Awards) ‘Blues Artist Of The Year’ Ndidi O and folk-roots guitarist/banjo player Trish Klein (The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford, Po’ Girl) which celebrates the musical artistry and legacy of pioneering female blues musicians.
We love the production, it is moving and sensual, but most importantly facilitates exquisite story telling from the duo. Honey In The Rock is the first single from The Blue And Gold’s self-titled debut album set for release on April 29th. It is actually a reinterpretation of Blind Mamie Forehand’s delicate gospel blues masterpiece.
According to the duo, “the album is a musical homage to the profound influence of black female artists on 20th century country / blues traditions and indeed on the evolution of all modern music.”
The album contains 11 songs recorded with authenticity, soulfulness and grit, including reinterpretations of the works of pioneering female artists Memphis Minnie, Lottie Kimbrough, Mamie Forehand, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and others, as well as one song by the legendary Indigenous songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.
We cannot wait to hear the full album on April 29, and meanwhile, Honey In The Rock is on repeat and also featured in our New Music Spotlight playlist!