CHASING THE SUN - INDIGENOUS
Seems like the last time we heard from the Dakotas it was upon the emergence of teenage blues-rocker Jonny Lang. This time South Dakota is making some noise via Mato Nanji, blues guitarist, vocalist and member of the Nakota Tribe. Nanji wrote or co-authored all but one of the 10 tracks on this blues-rock CD, and the guy is a legitimate talent. Very much in the mode of Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Nanji has arrived with a mean ax in hand and a genuine knack for rugged electric blues. “Chasing the Sun” opens with “Runaway,” showcasing Nanji’s strong voice and fluid guitar. For something a little crunchier, check out “The Way You Shake,” particularly Nanji’s appropriately nasty lead riffs. Billboard
