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Articles tagged "otis taylor" Music Feature“Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs”: An Interview with Otis Taylorby Stephen Humphries[21.Jul.09] :. The critically acclaimed bluesman talks to PopMatters about his musical path, bringing the banjo back to its roots in black music, and his new album Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs that marks his return to the guitar.  Sound Affects20 Questions: Otis Taylorby PopMatters Staff[9.May.08] :. Multi-instrumentalist and respected bluesman, re-imagines the banjo on his latest work, Recapturing the Banjo, released in February on Telarc Records. Collaborating with the likes of Guy Davis, Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Keb’ Mo’ and Don Vappie, Recapturing the Banjo got an 8 from PopMatters back in March. Our very own Lou Friedman said: "Otis Taylor is the only "modern day" bluesman who can make the blues sound primitive without being phony or contrived. And it really doesn’t matter what weapon he’s using to fire his musical provocations. In this case, he’s chosen a banjo as the primary cannon from his arsenal. Something way better than Recapturing the Banjo is going to have to come along to knock this off the pedestal as the best blues release of 2008.  Music ReviewOtis Taylor: Recapturing the Banjoby Lou Friedman[13.Mar.08] :. Many people would be surprised that the banjo's origin came from Africa, not the Appalachians. Otis Taylor, along with a cadre of fellow blues musicians, is here to remind you of that.  Music ReviewOtis Taylor: Definition of a Circleby Justin Cober-Lake[27.Feb.07] :. Taylor sounds like he's struggling for a new sound, but he still delivers some quality performances.  Music ReviewOtis Taylor: Below the Foldby Justin Cober-Lake[1.Nov.05] :. Taylor dazzles with a new album that makes feeling blue something very special.  Music ReviewOtis Taylor: Double Vby Justin Cober-Lake[7.Jul.04] :. Otis Taylor is a large but soft-spoken man, and in concert, it’s surprising to hear the rage and power in his performance. On his recordings, he’s been no less outspoken in tackling race... Otis Taylor: Respect the Deadby Barbara Flaska[23.Apr.02] :. The eerie command to Respect the Dead spelled out in blackmailer’s lettering advises the prospective listener that this record will be a challenge. Otis Taylor has a very individual... |
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