Cecile McLorin Salvant – Melusine (LP)

The record features a mix of originals and interpretations of songs dating as far back as the twelfth century, mostly sung in French along with Occitan, English, and Haitian Kreyol. It follows 2022s label debut, Ghost Song, which has received two Grammy nominations and tremendous critical praise, including spots on best albums of 2022 lists from the New York Times, NPR and Jazzwise, among others.