Billie Holiday - The Very Thought of You

I absolutely adore the music of Billie Holiday and how the passion in her voice moves me. This is one of my favorites. I think it is so true what this song says about how someone can become so deeply rooted in your heart and mind that everywhere you turn, you are reminded of them. It is a beautiful sentiment and one I can certainly relate to.

Celtic Woman - Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace is one of those songs that seems to travel through my entire body when I listen to it, especially when accompanied by bagpipes. In part, it is the emotion and depth of the song that really strikes a chord in me. As well, this was one of my Father's favorite songs and it usually made him cry. I miss him and the way that he felt music on a very deep level. He and my Mother definitely influenced my deep love and passion for music. This is a very pleasant version of Amazing Grace but only one of many versions that I enjoy.

Mambo Caliente Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval is a man who has crossed many musical boundaries to create new sounds that really captivate his listeners. I have been taken with his music since the first time I heard it when I was very young. The Latin influence that he brought to the jazz community has been so vibrant and filled with heart. He was a protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie. If you are not familiar with the man or his musical history, check out his official website here. The song feature here, Mambo Caliente, has been a longtime favorite of mine. Enjoy and share.

David Wilcox ~ Language of the Heart

David Wilcox is surely one of the best storytellers. His fluid honesty and passion is bubbling over in every one of his songs. I have had the pleasure of seeing him perform live. All of his audiences will tell you how it feels as though you are hanging out with him as he tell personal stories. Hopefully, you will have the chance to experience his music in that way one day. Share his honesty with others.

Jesse Cook - Cascada

Jesse Cook, a Flamenco guitarist, whose music I fell in love with right away. Having loved the music of The Gipsy Kings since I was a child, Jesse Cook was a welcome edition to my listening library. He has quite a repertoire of music and I have not heard anything of his that I did not like. I have a few favorites, like Soledad, Mario Takes a Walk, Dance of Spring and this one, Cascada.