" data-original-title="" title="">Cathy Segal-Garcia is well-known as an innovator, trailblazer and an artist who sets her own artistic paths. As a vocalist, composer/arranger, broadcaster, educator and more, she has never shied away from risk. Social Anthems, Vol. 2 follows the first volume which also was a production with socially conscious themed material. With this effort she sends up eight tracks comprised of well-known selections and originals, all with that same orientation.

"In Your Eyes" leaves the gate with Segal-Garcia's alto delivering Peter Gabriel's poetic words over a mild rock feel. It molds into a second chorus with a vocal chorus, brief piano and vibraphone statements, all leading to a symbolic board fade. The social statement of Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues/Make Me Wanna Holler" has Garcia launching over a polyrhythmic base. She moves into the tune's political/cultural message with unrestrained fury. There is integrity and honesty in how she inflects the lyric turmoil, encouraged by the action around and below. This is a very engaging track. The urban perspective continues with