By now, it is well-documented that Ana Popovic claims that her Fender Stratocaster saved her life. Fighting breast cancer in 2022-2023, the singer/songwriter/guitarist contemplated giving up her career. Yet, due to the insistence of her bassist and musical director Buthel Burns, she persevered, and after multiple chemotherapy treatments, she returned to recording and touring again. Many felt that her 2023 Power was the best album of her career. While she testified to the strength of her 1964 Fender Strat, she did less blistering shredding on Power, emphasizing the songs instead. Her guitar skills are top-notch, and her voice has grown more soulful as she has returned with Dance to the Rhythm, while embracing R&B and soul more than blues rock. Yes, she has toned…

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