Olu Dara grew up in rural Mississippi, and moved to New York City, where he’s been a jazz musician and songwriter for the African-American theater. In "Neighborhoods," he transforms numerous theater pieces into songs about his early years. The result is an album that’s rootsy and urbane, mixing soulful storytelling with a funk-jazz-blues sensibility.
Released: 2/20/2001
Label: Atlantic
Genre: Blues/Roots
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