Marc Cohn & Blind Boys Of Alabama

In early 1991, an Ohio-bred songwriter with a soulful voice and folk-infused piano pop sound emerged seemingly out of nowhere with "Walking in Memphis," a heartfelt tribute to the land of the Delta blues that climbed to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him three Grammy nominations, one of which he won. Subsequently, Marc Cohn's smart blend of introspective pop with detours through Americana, R&B, folk, and blues has earned admirers worldwide and, as sporadic as his releases may be, they generally arrive with a strong sense of purpose and craft. After burning brigh...