‘Ossanha’ is a Yoruba deity, venerated by some Afro-Brazilians. The title of this, therefore, means ‘Ossanha’s Corner.’ It’s a beautiful song. And it has real…
Tag: Guitar
19/03/2021: Los Indios Tabajaras by Maria Elena
‘Los Indios Tabajaras’ means ‘The Tabajaras Indians’. The Tabajaras tribe is from Brazil. The two guys on the album cover are Antenor and Nato Lima….
12/12/2020: “Lenny” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lenny refers to Steven Ray Vaughan’s wife, and his guitar. Either way, he really pours love into this one. It’s a testament to the power…
22/11/2019: “Black Orpheus” by Gary Smith
There are a few excellent takes of this truly lovely song – I picked this one because I have a softness for jazz guitar sometimes……
30/06/2019: “For The Love Of God” by Steve Vai
Steve Vai was a disciple of Frank Zappa, and there’s a great deal of the Zappa style in his playing. But Vai has surpassed Zappa…
15/03/2019: “The Jitterbug Waltz” by Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins is surely one of the best guitarists of all time. Not just for his technical ability, but for his ability to turn the…
21/02/2019: Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) by Santana
Carlos Santana has a way of playing the guitar which is almost a fingerprint. There are certainly other smooth, Latin influenced guitarists out there, and…
15/01/2019: “Vibrations” by Mae Ji-Yoon
I have found it hard to find any information on Mae Ji-Yoon, and my knowledge of that area of the world would lead me to…
01/12/2018: “Asante Kwa Wazazi” by George Mukabi
You don’t need an orchestra to make beautiful songs. Sometimes simplicity is the best. George Mukabi, from Kenya, played guitar in a way that combined…