Charles Lloyd Honors Zakir Hussain on New Album, Bob Wagner Talks Solo Debut
Bob Dylan Plays “I Shall Be Released” for First Time Since 2008, Tom Tom Club Outline Career-Spanning Box Set
Relix Daily
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
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Charles Lloyd honors Zakir Hussain with Sangam & Friends, a new collection of recordings that the legendary saxophonist and flutist made with the late Tabla master after their collaboration in Sangam. Set to release on July 24 via Blue Note, the record preserves the esteemed artists’ natural musical affinity in newly uncovered tapes from an unfinished project, along with songs from the Sangam archives featuring their trio mate Eric Harland. To preview the album, Lloyd has shared the steady and kinetic lead single “Jai Ganga.”
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Bob Wagner has spent the better part of his career defining what it means to be the consummate musical anchor. As a trusted sideman, sharp producer, and intuitive collaborator, the Burlington-based guitarist has spent decades elevating other people’s visions, most recently in his role as a driving force in Mike Gordon’s solo band. As they’ve begun touring, Gordon has actively stepped away from the microphone, handing the spotlight over to Wagner to showcase a batch of gritty, soulful originals. It’s a massive (and well-deserved) vote of confidence, serving as the perfect runway for I’ve Been Down, Wagner’s stunning debut solo LP on Royal Potato Family Records.
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Bob Dylan’s artistic drive ceases to waver. During his latest tour stop at the open-air Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore., the 85-year-old maven of song shuffled his setlist some, moving “Watching the River Flow” to slot one before locking into a familiar run of material that cleared a path for “I Shall Be Released.” The late ’60s masterpiece took the set’s final position and marked a monumental milestone, having been shelved since June 7, 2008. Its arrival ended an 18-year pause and underscored Dylan’s current affinity for crafting a lasting concert impression.
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The bubblegum smack of synth that introduces “Genius of Love” holds a special place in the hearts of Tom Tom Club fans. Bold and assertive, the instrumentals scorn the group’s debut self-titled record, trailing the typewriter clicks and subsequent ring of new waves beckoning to early hip hop trends asserted on “Wordy Rappinghood.” Now, 45 years after their debut, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth’s Tom Tom Club project is gearing up for the release of the three-decade boxing of Let There Be Love via Rhino – a 7LP and 6CD collection arriving July 24.
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The Marrakech Medina with Jason Hann | Moroccuseries | The Moroccan Incident
As excitement builds for The Moroccan Incident this September, join String Cheese Incident’s Jason Hann for a journey through the Marrakech Medina, exploring iconic teahouses, vibrant souks, lush gardens, and hidden gems throughout the city. Full video streaming now on the Relix and SCI YouTube channels.
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Kevin Morby is currently on the road with his band in support of the new studio release, Little Wide Open. The highly collaborative musician has invited out numerous guests during the run thus far, including both The National's Aaron Dessner, who produced Little Wide Open, and Sam Cohen, another close studio collaborator, at Levon Helm's barn in Woodstock, N.Y. last month and his partner Katie Crutchfield at several recent stops in the Midwest.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has its opening event for 2026. Prior to its 26th annual staging in Golden Gate Park from Oct. 2-4, San Francisco’s premier roots music festival will kick off the weekend’s festivities with a special tribute to Steve Earle.
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Robert Plant has set his sights on a new bank of tour dates, dubbed Up The Sharp End and featuring his roots-dominated Saving Grace ensemble and vocal collaborator Suzi Dian. The forthcoming run of appearances will pick up on September 18 at The Pageant in St. Louis, with follow-ups slated for the country’s interior and Western Shore through mid-October. The new roster of dates trails the fall 2025 arrival of Saving Grace and extends this group of artists’ ongoing alliance.
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Sylvan Esso have returned with “Hot Slob,” their second single after a three-year pause. Beyond the follow-up to “WDID,” which landed as their first release on their Psychic Hotline record label in September, the Grammy-nominated electro-pop duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn have also stoked expectations for things to come with a 33-show live itinerary for this fall and next spring.
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Sometimes people move in and out of your life. They’re directly in front of you for a short while and then they drift off to the periphery where you can still sense their presence with the knowledge that you can reconnect at the proper moment. Jonathan Mayers was one of those people for me.
