Like many freedom song of the era ... soulful rendition she cut for 2007's "We'll Never Turn Back," a concept album of songs related to the civil rights movement produced by Ry Cooder.

The album's robust title song leads the parade, with blistering solos by Magris ... will not pass before Magris and his superlative sextet are heard from again. Freedom Is peace; The Island Of Nowhere ...

The February 17 release of 'Songs for Freedom' is preceded by the release of the first single from the album, “Songs of Freedom”, written and sung by Fred Ryan Credit: Joseph Penipe/Joseph ...