Dunbar was part of the dynamic rhythm section that backed the vocalists of Black Uhuru on the Anthem album released by Island Records that claimed the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985, although his recordings with the band long preceded that landmark achievement.
—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Williams fleshes out her assessment across nine original songs and a Bob Marley cover, bringing in heavyweight vocalists like Mavis Staples, Brittney Spencer, and Norah Jones to join in harmony.
But don’t discount soul belter Olivia Dean and R&B revivalist Leon Thomas.
—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2025
He’s created 18 songs in disparate styles, from bouncy pop to vintage Vaudeville splash and dazzle (with catchy choreography by Joey Miller) to booming belters a la Adele to a deliciously funky rebellion of the snow queens.
As a fourth-generation farmer, LaMalfa was known for connecting with rural communities and amplifying their voices across Northern California.
—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Before tens of thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis on Friday to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota, they were mocked by the voice of the Minnesota Vikings.
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