In celebration of Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, Rhythm Planet presents this Spotify playlist about and for moms of all persuasions. There’s a little Colombian salsa from the late Joe Arroyo, a moving song by Amanda McBroom, a Latin-tinged Blue Note classic from Kenny Dorham with a great tenor solo by Joe Henderson, Melody Gardot‘s tribute to Iemanjá, Goddess of the Seas and Rivers in the African religious diaspora, some dancehall thanks from Sizzla, and a few fun classics from The Shirelles, The Miracles, and Slim Gaillard. Happy Mother’s Day!! We wouldn’t be here without you!!
- The Shirelles—”Mama Said“
- Rod McGaha—”Mama Said“
- Joe Arroyo—”Mama“
- Amanda McBroom—”The Portrait“
- Slim Gaillard—”The Bartender’s Just like a Mother“
- Les Bantous de la Capitale—”Merci mama“
- Paul Simon—”Mother and Child Reunion“
- Bill Withers—”Grandma’s Hands“
- The Miracles—”Shop Around“
- Kenny Dorham—”Mamacita“
- Melody Gardot—”Iemanja“
- Sizzla—”Thanks U Mama“
