{"product_id":"cassandra-wilson-belly-of-the-sun","title":"Cassandra Wilson – Belly Of The Sun","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCassandra Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eBelly Of The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eA richly textured and deeply atmospheric album from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCassandra Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eBelly Of The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e finds her expanding the boundaries of contemporary jazz into a warm, earthy blend of blues, folk, country, and Southern-rooted storytelling. Recorded in a variety of informal and studio settings, the record has a loose, organic feel that perfectly complements Wilson’s smoky, unmistakable vocal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eRather than relying on traditional jazz structures, the album moves fluidly between reinterpretations of classic material and original compositions, all unified by a distinctly soulful, American sound. Her version of \u003cem data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe Weight\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e classic into a spacious, groove-laden meditation, while \u003cem data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eWichita Lineman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eShelter From The Storm\u003c\/em\u003e are reimagined with a stripped-back intimacy that highlights their lyrical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eWilson’s original songs, including \u003cem data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eJustice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eJust Another Parade\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eDrunk As Cooter Brown\u003c\/em\u003e, sit comfortably alongside these reinterpretations, reinforcing her strength as both interpreter and songwriter. The instrumentation - featuring acoustic guitars, slide resonator textures, percussion-driven rhythms, and subtle global influences—creates a rich sonic landscape that feels both grounded and exploratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eGuest contributions and layered arrangements add further colour, from the rhythmic warmth of percussionist Cyro Baptista to the expressive guitar work of Kevin Breit and Marvin Sewell. The result is an album that feels lived-in, soulful, and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eBelly Of The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of Cassandra Wilson’s most adventurous and rewarding recordings—an album that blurs genre lines while staying rooted in emotional truth and storytelling tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e1 The Weight\u003cbr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e2 Justice\u003cbr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e3 Darkness On The Delta\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e4 Waters Of March\u003cbr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e5 You Gotta Move\u003cbr data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e6 Only A Dream In Rio\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e7 Just Another Parade\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e8 Wichita Lineman\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e9 Shelter From The Storm\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e10 Drunk As Cooter Brown\u003cbr data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e11 Show Me A Love\u003cbr data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e12 Road So Clear\u003cbr\u003e13 Hot Tamales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z_f9sUY7_pg?si=X2dRUPERx0-hAaPk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53114298761558,"sku":"5350722","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_23fdd63b-45b0-4341-b791-0313d066a615.jpg?v=1776179077","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/cassandra-wilson-belly-of-the-sun","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}