I have a new story in the inaugural issue of Heavy Feather, alongside some amazing authors. You can purchase the journal here. It's worth it!
The Kitchen Sisters (aka my mom, Nikki Silva + my godmother Davia Nelson) put together this incredible/moving/bright/cozy/sultry mix to sing in the new year. Thought I'd share. Some have links and others do not...

God is a Battle Axe // Sister Wynona Carr
Klara // Olof Arnalds
I'm In Love // Antony + the Johnsons
The Sun // Han Solo + Gaucho
Sleepwalking Through the Mekong // Dengue Fever
Higher Ground // Stevie Wonder
I Know What I Know // Paul Simon
Son of a Preacher Man // Dusty Springfield
Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' // Alfred Drake
I Don't Know // Krystle Warren
My Blue Tears // Dolly Parton
Lord Tell Me Why // Ry Cooder
Lilies of the Valley // Jun Miyake
Knots // Lisa Hannigan
This Life // Martha Wainwright
Theme from "The Conversation" // David Shire
Mar Azul // Cesaria Evora
Kiss Me // Tom Waits
Esas No Son Cubanas // Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piniero
I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl // Nina Simone
What The World Needs Now // Jackie DeShannon