2012-03-11
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Nikka Costa makes the music that she does, given her childhood. Having a producer for a father (Don Costa), means that she spent time in her father’s studio in the 70’s with such artists as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Quincy Jones, and Sly Stone. Is it any wonder Nikka Costa makes quality soul music? Her latest release, Pro Whoa is no exception. It features that familiar Nikka Costa soul, that’s heavy on dance-pop production with a hint of funk. My only complaint is twenty-seven minutes is not enough. Rebecca Ruth
COLDPLAY
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
JJ Cale
To Tulsa and Back
LOS STRAITJACKETS
Rock En Espanol
LOW
Drums and Guns
NINO MOSCHELLA
Boom Shadow
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