Hwy 321 Blues Album of the Month: Review

A member of the Wikwemikong First Nation and a force of nature, too, Crystal Shawanda possesses the voice of a lioness that cuts the airlike honey-dripped glass. She’ll take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotion with this set, which deals with love, loss, grief, hope, resilience and healing.

A music award winner in blues as well as country and Aboriginal music, too, she’s backed here by guitarist/producer Dewayne Strobel, harp players Stephan Hanner and Steve Marriner and other top North of the Border talents.

Take a bite out of “Preachin’ Blues,” “Stop Funkin’ Me Around,” “Sing Pretty Blues,” “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely,” “If That’s What It Takes,” “Waitin’ for My Lover to Call,” “Honey Bee,” “Too Far to Turn Around” and “Dirty.