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THIS DAY IN 1980: "The Blues Brothers" movie opened. Music stars making cameo appearances included James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
View ArticlePoncho Sanchez champions uplifting music
Bringing a crowd of nearly 18,000 people to its feet - and keeping them there - is no easy feat.
View ArticleCream drummer Ginger Baker's latest band sows Jazz Confusion
The four men who make up Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion - Ginger Baker on drums, Pee Wee Ellis on tenor saxophone, bassist Alec Dankworth and Abbass Dodoo on hand percussions - are like a ball team,...
View ArticleMusic takes on new aspects in latest Night of the Proms
Night of the Proms is not something that requires a special frock, tuxedo rental and the acquisition of a corsage and boutonniere.
View ArticleD'Angelo's New Album Will Arrive This Year, Manager Says
D'Angelo will release a new album this year and embark on an international tour sometime in October, his manager Kevin Liles insisted in a new interview with Billboard .
View ArticleLou Ward Releases New Single 'I Wanna Know What You're Thinking!'
The singer and songwriter known as Lou Ward has released his latest single, 'I Wanna Know What You're Thinking!' The single has been released worldwide with an official music video.
View ArticleVancouver Jazz Festival: Tuesday highlights
These psychedelic soul shamans blend fervent punk, soul, free jazz, and garage rock for a sizzling dance party.
View Article[Singles] Amerigo Gazaway - "The Big Payback Vol. 3: J.B. & The Soul Mates"
HipHopDX Premiere! For the third installment of the "The Big Payback" series, Amerigo Gazaway takes on James Brown for "J.B. & The Soul Mates."
View ArticleDeanna Brown-Thomas discusses Soul Power Live in NYC
In an exclusive interview to promote the upcoming " Soul Power: Live in New York City " event being held on Wednesday, June 25, Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the late, legendary singer James Brown...
View ArticleStevie Wonder joins Janelle Monae in James Brown nod
To the screaming delight of a packed house, Stevie Wonder dropped by for a surprise duet with Janelle MonA e Sunday night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
View ArticlePicks of the Week: July 25 - 27, 2014
Make Music Vancouver once again takes over Gastown as singers, bands and the odd orchestra perform for free on the streets, sidewalks, storefronts and city squares along Water Street between Cordova...
View ArticleTonight in Music: King Khan and the Shrines, the Doubleclicks, Dean Wareham &...
KING KHAN AND THE SHRINES, RED MASS Known far and wide for a stage show that can include bare asses, bare chests, sequined suits, and punk-rock James Brown panache, King Khan and the Shrines are a...
View ArticleReview: Maxwell at the Santa Barbara Bowl
We live in a pop-music era dominated by high male voices. Whether you are listening to Pharrell, Robin Thicke, or Justin Timberlake, you are constantly hearing guys who push the upper limits of their...
View ArticleSoundtrack for Universal Pictures James Brown Biopic Get on Up Out 7/29
"The Godfather of Soul." "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business." "Mr. Dynamite."
View ArticleMusic Review: Ginger Baker - 'Why?'
Yes, drummer extraordinaire Ginger Baker became a brand name back in the days of Cream, Blind Faith, and Air Force.
View ArticleHollywood Bowl Kicks Off Jazz at the Bowl Concerts on 7/9
The 2014 Jazz at the Bowl Series begins July 9, 2014 as The Count Basie Orchestra and special guests celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald .
View ArticleEquator Monitors Produce for World-Class Producer David Kahne
Located in Manhattan, Avatar Studios, formerly known as The Power Station, is one of New York's legendary recording facilities.
View ArticleRobin Thicke - Paula
Why would Robin Thicke release another full-length so soon after Blurred Lines? The album, which includes tracks called Get Her Back, Too Little Too Late and, yes, Love Can Grow Back, is an attempt to...
View ArticleThe "5" Royales
In their Fifties heyday, the "5" Royales laid down a foundation for modern soul and R&B.
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