Bloodstains & teardrops

"Boudreaux is a long time fan of Bob Marley, and, as he found out when he visited there, Marley was a fan of his. Both men are familiar with and sing about the struggles of their people. Reggae, some say, was born out of the early New Orleans R&B being skipped on AM frequencies to Kingston. Bloodstains and Teardrops is an excellently produced album from a near-octogenarian cultural and musical icon. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux has once again imparted his wisdom, and carrying it forward begins when we drop the needle".

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"Boudreaux is a seminal figure in the creation of Black Indian funk music. He has recorded in numerous contexts over the year[s], ranging from traditional vocal call-and-response supported by hand percussion to R&B, blues rock, and reggae projects. On Bloodstains & Teardrops, he takes a two-pronged approach, applying his vocals and improvised lyrics to both reggae and blues grooves ... [Tab] Benoit's searing guitar work stands out on both Kingston Blues and Indian Blues. On the blues rocker On Bended Knees, [Johnny] Sansone's incendiary harmonica really pushes Boudreaux to deliver a standout vocal. The highlight of the set is a grungy blues vamp Blue Mountains, on which Boudreaux narrates his pilgrimage to Bob Marley's birthplace and mausoleum ... At age 80, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux keeps the creative flame burning brightly".