Tom Orr

Writer and Host, Morning Scoop: Daily Buckeye Show at BuckeyeScoop

Photographer and Podcaster at BuckeyeHuddle.com

Photog/Podcaster @buckeyehuddle | Buckeye Weekly | Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning | Grants & Development @TheRefugeOhio

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Articles

World Music Central

3 weeks ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Born in Ivory Coast and currently based in Atlanta, drummer/percussionist Yakou N’guessan scores with “Tchapalo” (named for a traditional beverage) a layered piece of jazz fusion featuring interlocking Afro-Latin beats, a swirling melody and soprano saxophone for sweetening. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
Troubling Times Recalled

4 weeks ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Reggae, rock and a civil rights history lesson converge to make “Good Trouble” by American band BOP(harvey) exactly the kind of trouble you’ll want to get yourself mixed up in. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
An Earthly Divine Tribute

4 weeks ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Combining Northeast Brazilian roots with the finesse of classical music and an acknowledgement of the mother of the Yoruba pantheon, “Canto de Yemanjá” by Quarteto Geral brilliantly pays tribute to guitar great Baden Powell. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
Conversely Therapeutic

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Catchy, full of brassy attitude and topical even without lyrics, “America Don’t Send Me Back Instramental” (misspelling intentional, most likely) by the U.S. duo No Good Therapy actually sounds like something any worthwhile therapist would recommend. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
Still a Clear and Present Danger

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

The good news about “Sida” by France’s Angelo Rascool is that the track is a chant-heavy Africanized reggae grand jam. Sad to say, it’s on the topic of AIDS, which remains a threat in many a locale. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
World Music Central

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Long gone are the days when I fancied a homegrown reggae scene in Sweden to be a novel thing. The latest reason to know it’s for real would be “Everyday Blues” by a mysterious artist named Dubcall. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
World Music Central

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

If you have an ear for Latin music with both a chill factor and live instrumentation, you can’t go wrong with “Este Vida,” a bit of sweetness by the American musical multitasker known as The Static Dive. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
Learn Your Lessons Well

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

With a bit of help from Tarrus Riley, French reggae artist Little Guerrier imparts both wisdom and the need for it with his song “Teach the Youths.” Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature. His hobbies include ignoring trends, striking dramatic poses in front of his ever-tolerant wife and watching helplessly as his kids surpass him in all desirable traits.
World Music Central

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Hailing unexpectedly from Iceland, a band called Latin Faculty brings a swaying Brazilian vibe to “So Nice,” a song that lives up to a title that may actually be something of an understatement. Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature.
Irie Times Are Here To Stay

1 month ago | worldmusiccentral.org | Tom Orr

Lest anyone be concerned that the re-emergence of roots reggae music hasn’t sufficiently overtaken the previous dominance of dancehall, recent releases from France’s Irie Ites label will put minds at ease. Linval Thompson has been a major player in reggae for half a century, as both a singer and producer. His latest album Ganja Man(Irie Ites Records, 2024) shows he hasn’t lost a puff. His voice remains smooth and supple, yet with fiery authority when needed.