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CD Review: “Nu-Bossa Elixir’s” by Future350 Feat. Vanessa Falabella (Brazil)

Nu-Bossa Elixir’s by Future350, Stephen Johnson with Vanessa Falabella

A Music Review by Dawoud Kringle

Artist: Future350 Feat. Vanessa Falabella
Titel: Nu-Bossa Elixir’s. Stephen R Johnson with Vanessa Falabella
Label: Movita Records
Genre: Nu Bossa

Stephen Johnson (guitarist, vocalist, Polydor recording artist, head of the MFM Hudson Valley Chapter, founder of Edge, Vienna, Victorian Parents, Son of John, Island of Men, ‘luckymission’ (Green) and Future350) has just released a new album called Nu-Bossa Elixir’s, a collaboration with MFM member Brazilian vocalist Venessa Falabella.

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Lonnie Harrington

Single Review: Lonnie Harrington “Such a Groove”

Review by Dawoud Kringle

Lonnie HarringtonLonnie Harrington (guitarist, percussionist, singer, songwriter, and MFM member) recently announced the release of the single “Such A Groove.” This is his first release since his 2018 instrumental single “I Wonder.” “Such a Groove” features Sean Dixon on drums, and Ruben Gonzalez on bass.

Both of the aforementioned singles will be part of nine songs on his next album Part II, scheduled for release in 2024. As of the writing, the single is only available on all digital platforms.

Harrington has been performing as a funk, samba, Soul, R&B, and rock guitarist throughout the U.S. and Canada for more than 45 years. He’s appeared in venues such as SOB’s, The Blue Note, The Village Gate, Tramps, Cornelia Street Café, The Shrine, Bostons’ Summerthing and The Sugar Shack, Summerstage, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Symphony Space, and many others.

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