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Yo-Yo Ma,Bobby McFerrin
“Ave Maria”

I’m a big fan of Bobby McFerrin and Yo Yo Ma. I don’t think Bobby ever got enough credit for the kind of music he was once pretty famous for. I’ve got some pretty amazing live recordings of him doing some funny songs. I wish I could post them all.

Harry Belafonte
“Island in the sun”

*sigh*. I recently finalized a trip to Jamaica. Well, nearly finalized - The plane ticket has been purchased. I’m going there for about 5 days for some fun in the sun, relaxation, and some much needed rest. I’ll be heading down there in September and I can hardly wait.

As a tribute, today I feature Harry Belafonte. Maybe I’ll post “Jamaica Farewell” when I return from my trip.

Jay Robken
“Patterns of Snow”

This ends the Fingerstyle Guitar week. Maybe I’ll revisit it later, but we’ll see.

Jay Robken has been as musician for as long as I’ve known him. I went to High school with him, and he was pretty good back then. He’s been all over the place performing on guitar. He has more music on his myspace page.

Rodrigo y Gabriela
“Vikingman”

This is fantastic. I’ve posted These two before, but I had to post them again this week. Good times.

Don Ross
“Michael, Michael, Michael”

This song was written as a tribute to Michael Hedges. Don Ross makes it clear that Michael Hedges was a major influence in his music. It’s a good one. I know I’ve featured Don before, but he needs another one. This week couldn’t be without one of his songs.

Preston Reed
“Running”

“Reed has been releasing technically impressive acoustic guitar records for close to twenty years. His multifaceted style fuses elements of folk, jazz, blues and new age. His six-string work centers around a nimble fingerpicking approach, colored with occasional slide and harmonics playing.”
- Will York

Michael Hedges
“Layover”

There isn’t a weak track on this album. Michael hedges was a musical genius. His life was cut short in a car accident. It’s tragic - he was on his way to being a prolific and amazing musician. No one had heard anything like his music at the time.

Erik Mongrain
“Airtap”

Erik Mongrain plays a style of guitar called “lap tapping”. It’s unbelievable. You must see it to believe it. (Problems seeing video?)

You must purchase this CD. Erik’s talent is amazing. I’ve decided next week will be devoted to fingerstyle solo acoustic guitar. I hope you enjoy.

Visit Erik’s website

Greg Laswell
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”

I’ve listened to this song a few times since Easter. I’ve been wanting to play it, but needed a good time to do so. This ends girl power week, and better way than to post a song about girls having fun? :)

I might have to continue this trend and post songs about girls. We’ll see. I have a day to mull it over.

Indigo Girls
“Love Will Come to You”

I heard this song for the first time in 2000. I have loved it since. These two girls are amazing musicians. You should listen to more of their work. These girls are all about girl power.