In the real world

"Son of singer, actor and civil rights activist Leon Bibb, Eric Bibb carries forward his father's legacy in all the right ways on 'In the Real World'. The album's 15 songs, some covers and some originals, draw on elements of urban blues, country blues, rhythm'n'blues, folk and, most pointedly, gospel ... Buoyed by Esbjörn Hazelius' sinuous f iddling and gorgeous vocals by Shaneeka Simon, Sepideh Vaziri and Arezo Vaziri, Bibb wades into the deeply soulful waters of "This River (Chains & Free)". Cleverly rendered tributes to Jackie Robinson ("Stealin' Home") and Mavis Staples ("Dear Mavis") contribute to the inspiring nature of 'In the Real World'".