Jon Batiste: World Music Radio
 | Label: VERVE Catalog: B003822402 Format: CD What does one do after winning an Oscar, a Golden Globe and five Grammys in one year? Jon Batiste took a deep breath and recorded an energetic new album that can't be pigeonholed into any genre. "World Music Radio" is the name of his new album project. For the musician who once became known as a jazz pianist and singer, it has become the most pop-oriented album to date. He invited Jon Bellion, Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, Kenny G, Fireboy Dml, J. I.D, Camilo and Newjeans, among others, as guests. The catchy tune "Be Who You Are," recorded for Coke Studio, has already begun its triumphal march around the world. "World Music Radio" is a lively, exuberant mix of groovy sounds from all musical directions and from all corners of the world. Batiste: "Far too much music these days tries to pigeonhole itself. On my journey, I invite listeners to let go of all that." And that's a lot of fun! Reviews "Here contemporary reggae plays just as big a role as soul, pop, world music and, of course, jazz [...] in this wealth of facets an extremely successful, because substantial, summer album." (STEREO, September 2023) Price: $27.98 |