Radio Crystal Blue 7/2/25 part 2

Sugar Bones "Places Not Familiar" www.sugarbonesband.com

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix "Johnny" - Crowin' Around www.professrlouie.com

John Howie Jr. & Roseewood Bluff "In The Back Of My Mind" - The Return Of John Howie Jr.

Jack Grace "Some Things Go Away Too Soon" - All The Above www.jackgrace.com

Switchback "Highway" - Birds Of Prey www.waygoodmusic.com

Taarka "Carried Away" - Fading Mystery www.taarka.com

Flat River Band "The River Song" - Sights and Sounds www.flatriverband.com

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ALBUM FOCUS: Groove Africa http://www.putumayo.com

Groove Africa is a genre-spanning collection of contemporary African sounds, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant Afrobeats scene of Nigeria and West Africa. Featuring 10 tracks by rising artists from across the continent—including Kenya, Guinea, Angola, and Ethiopia—the album captures a dynamic moment in global music culture. This release offers a curated glimpse into Africa’s modern grooves, designed for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Hakuna Patata (Belgium/Kenya/Zimbabwe) "Cheza Cheza"

Maher Cissoko (Senegal) "Miniyamba"

Fula Manding with Saifond (The Gambia/Guinea) "Djaka An"

VaB (Nigeria) "Diego"

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Adam Michael Allison "Stay" www.adammichaelallison.com

West Of Texas "I'll Ask Gin" - Hot Motel Nights www.westoftexas.com

Tyller Ummersall "In The Middle" - www.tyllermusic.com

Joy Zimmerman "I Stand Corrected" - Where The Light Lives www.joyzimmermanmusic.com

Rees Shad "Thumbing The Scales" - Porcelain Angel www.reesshadmusic.com

Steve Madewell "All I Want" - Haunted www.madewellmusic.com

Jean Mann "Calling Cards" - Songs For All The Days www.jeanmann.net

Closing music: Geoffrey Armes "Vrikshashana (The Tree)" - Spirit Dwelling

Running time: 3 hours, 42 minutes