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Essentials: Jimi Hendrix ‘Electric Ladyland’ Album Review

So soulful and revelatory was Jimi’s playing that his catalogue inspires players and composers across every genre.

Almost 40 years on, this album still sounds fresh and filled with new ideas. It’s an Essential work from one of Canada’s greatest songwriters.

The mesmerizing, blistering guitar and vocals by Omara Bombino Moctar arise straight out of the Sahara Desert.

Elvis Presley was the greatest cultural force of the 20th century. Here is a brilliant example of his early work.

The music of Johnny Cash is as about as powerful a country music experience as you could wish for.

‘Crossroads’ is a blistering bravado live performance from the power trio Cream.