WHITE GIRLS CAN SING
 “There’s not a lot to do here, just drink beer and play in bands,” confesses Detroit Cobras’ singer Rachel Nagy. Nagyformed the band with guitarist Mary Ramirez in 1998 and they’ve kept it going—with a revolving lineup—since.What distinguishes the Cobras from other recent garage-rock bands is a heavy roots influence.
“We’re about doing good material… really obscure stuff from the ‘20s
and ‘30s,” says Nagy. Their material has, also included interpretations
of songs by Allen Toussaint, Leadbelly and Bobby Womack. “Old soul is
my biggest influence,” says Nagy.“Irma Thomas, Tina Turner… strong
black women. I never thought white women should sing, so I’m a
hypocrite,”she laughs. Nagy’s incredibly soulful voice reflects the
same emotion and honesty as the material they draw from.The band is
currently wrapping up a new album to be released in early winter.
“We’ve got the bones down so far,then we’ll mix everything and find out
if it’s a boy or a girl.” www.myspace.com/thedetroitcobras Rebecca Carter
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