Playlist

Singer and guitarist between blues and folk, Eric Bibb releases his 35ᵉ album, Ridin’(Dixiefrog), and leads the From Mali to Mississippi project (with Habib Koité, Mama Koné, Cedric Watson…), on April 23 at the Philharmonie de Paris, as part of the “Basquiat Soundtracks” exhibition. His #AuxSons playlist offers a glimpse of his own soundtrack!

1. Howlin’ Wolf - Moanin’ At Midnight

« Howlin’ Wolf epitomises the power and glory of Delta blues. His moanin’, singing and harmonica playing was like no other. »

2. Shirley Horne - Here’s To Life

« An exquisite performance of a great song with a perfect arrangement, sung by a consummate musician. »

3. Bessie Smith - Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out 

« A classic by the Empress of The Blues. She has many imitators, but there’s only one Bessie! »

4. Nina Simone - Baltimore
« Hearing a great artist exploring an arrangement anchored in an unexpected genre, is so inspiring.»

5. Victoria des los Ángeles, Joseph Canteloube - Baïléro (Chants d’Auvergne)
« I’ve known this shepherd song since I was a child. Such a divine melody. Such a sublime orchestration. A heavenly voice. »

6. J.B Lenoir - Alabama March
« This bold blues, with a bassline riff that’s almost bebop, is a mighty declaration of faith and righteousness. »

7. Bobby Womack - I’m Through Trying To Prove My Love To You
« This is soul. »

8. Crosby, Stills & Nash - Guinnevere
« Crosby’s gem of a song! A guitar emerald with a zen vocal. Divine. »

9. Eric & Ulrika Bibb - Show Me The Way
« The soulful vocal, embraced by glorious strings, is a prayer that surely reaches heaven.»

10. Eric & Leon Bibb - Shenandoah/The Water Is Wide
« Hearing my father sing this song is one of my earliest musical memories. His voice is always with me. »