Betty Harris - The Lost Queen Of New Orleans SoulUnder the guidance of musical legend Allen Toussiant, unsung soul queen Betty Harris recorded a string of incredible singles that have finally been collected on a new compilation by Soul Jazz Records. Recorded between 1964 and 1969, and backed by seminal engine room The Meters, the singles capture Harris' raw, soulful, uncompromising voice that reflected the city's raucous music scene, spilling out of every joint on Bourbon Street. Although not native

the 'Hand of Glory' juju is dark and distinctly American

which saw first issue in 1978

gaining plaudits from fellow artists and reviewers alike

The album also includes the articulate 'Hyacinth House' and boastful 'Lizard King'

Blood that is shed naturally

this is seen as one of Hendrix's greatest live recordings

'You Can't Buy A Gun When You're

Part Two is principally about Chatham‰۪s return to the flute

you can either take this as a welcome reminder of a shit-hot show

Perceived as a symbol of the struggle for Cape Verdean independence and frowned upon as music of uneducated peasants

The Shadows of Knight ('Potato Chip') and the killer 'Beaver Patrol' from The Wild Knights

in retrospect