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January Soul Music Birthdays January Soul Music Birthdays January 01 Ren Woods (1958) Grandmaster Flash (Joseph Saddler) (1958) Arthur Prysock (1924) Michael Wycoff (1956) January 02 Dawn Silva of the Brides of Funkenstein (1954) Glenn Goins of Parliament (1954) Nathan Heathman (1957) January 03 James Mtume (1946) Stephen Stills (1945) Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk (1975) Van Dyke Parks (1941) January 04 Arthur Conley (1946) Michael Stipe […]
Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave dies at age 89 Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave dies at age 89 (January 11, 2025) He possessed one of the most recognizable tenor voices in the world, and displayed that powerful gift both as a solo performer and as part of […]
De La Soul to release coveted “Clear Lake Audiotorium” on March 7 De La Soul to release coveted “Clear Lake Audiotorium” on March 7 New York, NY (January 10, 2025) – Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul continues to celebrate their enduring legacy with exciting announcements for 2025. Fans of the group will soon have access to one of […]
On This Day in 1977: Rose Royce hits #1 with “Car Wash” January 1, 1977 – Rose Royce has its first and biggest hit As a principal vehicle for former Motown hitmaker Norman Whitfield’s engaging compositions, Rose Royce ascended to the top of the Soul Music world with a string of great hits and a tight, full […]
Probably one of the most iconic intro’s ever from the Temptations ! December 21, 1964 – The Temptations release the single “My Girl” When it comes to R&B legends, they don’t get much bigger than The Temptations. The signature male vocal group of Motown, the Temptin’ Tempts have stayed relevant for more than 60 years, with […]
Luther : Never too much (December 19, 2024) Luther Vandross really needs no introduction. Selling over 40 million albums worldwide and with eleven of them going platinum, Billboard hailed him as one of the greatest R&B artists of all time. Rolling Stone called him a “scholar of singing,” ranking him #31 on their 2023 list of 200 Best Singers of […]
Alfa Anderson, Chic Vocalist and Disco Icon, dies at age 77 (December 18, 2024) She was an unsung musical icon whose voice helped define a decade of popular music. Today we say a sad goodbye to singer Alfa Anderson, who has died at age 77. Best known for her role as a founding member of the iconic […]
First Listen: Al Green is back with new music (December 5, 2024) Al Green is regarded as one of the greatest soul singers of all time, with classics like “Let’s Stay Together,” “Love and Happiness,” and “Tired of Being Alone.” Having a long list of hits that he wrote, it’s of interest what songs he’s chosen to […]
LOS ANGELES — Bernie Worrell, the late psychedelic funk pioneer and music legend of Parliament/Funkadelic and Talking Heads fame, is as known for his other-worldly persona as he is for his master of the synth and all things funkadelic. So, it’s no wonder his spirit posthumously helped in the recording sessions for Bernie Worrell: Wave From the WOOniverse. Worrell’s first […]
