Keb' Mo'
NewMusicforOldFolks says …
If you're looking for some Blues that's not quite so in your face, Keb' Mo' practice a brand that's a little more mellow and subtle. If your looking for nice background music for a romantic dinner, look no further than Mr. Mo'. It's not without backbone or tradition when it comes to Blues; it's just more melody, less screaming guitar. There's a time and a place for each. Slow Down or the Martin Scorsese collection are good places to start, but the newest album is very good too.
Artist's info
See Him Live: Tour dates
Record company: Kind of Blue
Genre: Blues, Roots
If you like this, look into: Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster, Eric Lindell
Bio (From the artist's website)
As a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, actor, mentor and consistently excellent performer, Keb’ Mo’ is a true American icon. He handles himself with grace and style as evidenced in this entire collection, from the unique “hot pink” album packaging to the feeling the music inspires while listening to it. For those who never had the experience of enjoying his live show, this is the next best thing. There is a smooth cadence that transports you to a simpler time in life, when a concert audience was respectful and the artist could interact with fans in a positive, engaging way. Without even realizing it, you will find yourself humming along, dancing and laughing as the true “slice of life” vibe shines through and catches you in a spellbound moment of aural euphoria. Because, after all, “Life is Beautiful,” truly. (more)
Spotify sampler
Recordings
Most Recent
BLUESAMERICANA (2014): Three-time Grammy winner and visionary roots-music storyteller Keb’ Mo’ embarks on a new chapter in his career with the April 22 release of BLUESAmericana on Kind of Blue Music. His twelfth full-length album marks the 20th anniversary of his debut Keb’ Mo’, but, more important, the disc is a signpost of artistic and personal growth. At its core, the album is about love and understanding. Those qualities are expressed in some of the most poignant and joyfully melodic numbers Keb has ever recorded. Many of them, including the pledge of commitment “Do It Right” and the reflective “For Better Or Worse,” assay devotion and marriage. The thorny, comic “The Worst is Yet To Come” is about hope, despite the hilarious laundry list of pitfalls its protagonist endures as he searches for a silver lining.
OTHERS
Rainmaker - Released under the name "Kevin Moore" (1980)
Keb' Mo' (1994)
Just Like You (1996)
Slow Down (1998)
The Door (2000)
Big Wide Grin (Children's Album) (2001)
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Keb' Mo' (2003)
Keep It Simple (2004)
Peace... Back by Popular Demand (2004)
Suitcase (2006)
Live and Mo' (2009)
The Reflection (2011)
