Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster's latest studio album represents a new high water mark for the veteran blues artist-a collection of songs possessing pure power, like a tidal wave of musical generosity. It finds Foster pushing her boundaries as a singer and songwriter more than ever before, creating a truly live-sounding atmosphere with the help of her band, who sound refreshingly loose and lived-in throughout these 12 songs. We've all been in need of some healing in recent times, and Foster's latest provides a guide for how to move through the world with equal parts compassion and resolve.