Song Review/ Soul : Cheryl Craigie’s ‘What’s Going On’
Cheryl Craigie is a singer-songwriter and musician. She is an old soul and her music carries that comfort and warmth. Every time you listen to her, you feel grounded and anchored to simplicity and harmony. Her latest release especially exemplifies this. ‘What’s Going On’ is a song that addresses the breakdown and dysfunction across human societies in the world. The wars, the unjust policies, the human rights crimes and everything that is disturbing the lives of everyone across the globe. It’s a soothing track, an inquiry that starts at the things that feel wrong and goes towards love.
The song is meant to gather us all into a new plane, a surreal, dreamy reality where we can all feel the bliss of harmony, peace and love. Blending soft jazz with winking blues and fresh melodies, the song flows like smooth, melted butter. There are so many plush sensibilities, ambient concepts that lift into the feeling and deepen the experience of the theme. Think Carole King meets FKJ with a little bit of Bob Marley’s spirit. That’s what this song sounds like. Listen Now!
