Queen Esther - Blackbirding (EL Recordings)
By James Broscheid
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Queen Esther's album ‘Blackbirding’ is a meditative sonic exploration of Gettysburg, blending country, jazz, soul, and R&B to excavate the battlefield's literal and spiritual legacies. The opening track ‘Are You Thirsty? (Les Vivandieres Theme Song)’ showcases her commanding voice alongside Hilliard Green's double bass and Sharp Radway's piano, creating a framework capable of holding profound historical memory.