Island Blues by Johan Borgh
Stockholm guitarist Johan Borgh steps into the spotlight with debut album Island Blues—a mix of blues, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and New Orleans groove. Known for his slide guitar, Borgh has won major guitar awards, played with Gary Clark Jr., and now delivers an improvised, heartfelt record meant to transport listeners.
Tracklist
| 1. | Raga Blues | 6:14 |
| 2. | Rio Grande | 3:26 |
| 3. | Beach Train | 4:24 |
| 4. | Santa Monica Serenade | 4:54 |
| 5. | Boogie Blues | 3:42 |
| 6. | Gudrun's Gospel | 4:29 |
| 7. | Surf Soul | 3:10 |
| 8. | Surfin' Shoes | 1:56 |
| 9. | End Credits | 2:55 |
| 10. | Santa Monica Serenade (Somos El Amor) feat. Caro Luna | 4:53 |
Credits
released September 18, 2025
Noa Svensson: Drums (1-10)
Balthazar Samuelsson: Bass (1-10)
Manfred Hulebo: Keyboards (1-2, 4, 6, 7-10), piano (6, 9)
Axel Fagerberg: Percussion (1, 4, 8, 9-10)
Erwin Marklund: Percussion (4, 10)
Niklas Medin: Piano (3-5, 10)
Oscar Calle Broberg: Guitar (2, 4, 10)
Friden Tolke: Flute (1), Saxophone (9)
Wojtek Goral: Saxophone (7)
Caro Luna: Vocals, composition (10)
Johan Borgh: Electric guitars (1-10), acoustic guitars (1-4, 6-10), steel guitars (2, 4, 6-7, 9-10), percussion (track 4, 10), production (1-10), composition (1-10)
Erik Fernholm: Mixing
Claes Persson: Mastering
Fabian Rosenberg: Photos and cover art
Noa Svensson: Drums (1-10)
Balthazar Samuelsson: Bass (1-10)
Manfred Hulebo: Keyboards (1-2, 4, 6, 7-10), piano (6, 9)
Axel Fagerberg: Percussion (1, 4, 8, 9-10)
Erwin Marklund: Percussion (4, 10)
Niklas Medin: Piano (3-5, 10)
Oscar Calle Broberg: Guitar (2, 4, 10)
Friden Tolke: Flute (1), Saxophone (9)
Wojtek Goral: Saxophone (7)
Caro Luna: Vocals, composition (10)
Johan Borgh: Electric guitars (1-10), acoustic guitars (1-4, 6-10), steel guitars (2, 4, 6-7, 9-10), percussion (track 4, 10), production (1-10), composition (1-10)
Erik Fernholm: Mixing
Claes Persson: Mastering
Fabian Rosenberg: Photos and cover art
License
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Stockholm guitarist Johan Borgh steps into the spotlight with debut album Island Blues—a mix of blues, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and New Orleans groove. Known for his slide guitar, Borgh has won major guitar awards, played with Gary Clark Jr., and now delivers an improvised, heartfelt record meant to transport listeners.