Ellen McIlwaine is one of the world’s greatest slide guitar players, and cannot easily be categorised. Her regularly occuring allusions to blues is actually just a thread, which is entwined with an individual mix of blues, rock, funk, reggae and subtle world-music tones. A mature, open and engaging woman speaks through the lyrics. One comes closest to Ellen McIlwaine when she lets her incredible energy and talents play together unhindered: in the sweaty atmosphere of her live shows. The concert at Bremen "women in (e)motion" Festival was one of these evenings. An experience.

This studio recording manages to capture this passionate performer from Calgary on the top of her musical powers. Finally, the veteran singer, (slide-) guitar-wizard and songwriter has succeeded in capturing the true spirit and force of her multi-faceted musical talents in the recording studio, no matter if she’s doing blues, r’n’b, folk or her trademark touches of Indian and Caribbean stylings. This is new music from a remarkably courageous woman played with fiery passion, directness and a lot of love. Special Guest: Taj Mahal