Soul Talkin’: A Conversation with Will Downing & Maysa
The first of a new series of "Soul Talkin'," debuting at SoulMusic.com,
Soulful Salutations! ETTA JAMES Classic Soul 1974 Interview
In memory and soulful celebration of the January 25th birthday of the late Etta James (1938-2012), a true musical pioneer, we revisit this interview conducted by Blues & Soul magazine founder, John Abbey in 1974 when the iconic singer was re-emerging into public prominence. We've added a video of an amazing 1975 performance of Etta singing her classic "I'd Rather Go Blind"...
Soulful Salutations! ANITA BAKER Classic Soul 1987 Interview
With soulful salutations to the iconic Anita Baker for her January 26th birthday, David Nathan recalls his second interview with the distinctive singer/songwriter some months after meeting her in the spring of 1986 when the future classic, "Rapture" was about to hit the airwaves as she reflects on the incredible nine months of activity that followed...
Soulful Salutations! JODY WATLEY Feature & 2009 Audio Interview
Honouring Jody Watley in celebration of her January 30th birthday, we revisit a 2009 audio interview conducted by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan, who first interviewed Jody as part of the group Shalamar along with a feature David wrote on Jody at the time...
Digital Spotlight: Clara Ward – Soul And Inspiration (Capitol)
Tim Dillinger reviews "Soul And Inspiration" the 1969 album by one of the true icons in the world of gospel music...
Soul, Funk & Jazz Digital Compilations
A selection of digital compilations curated by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan in the classic soul, R&B, funk, jazz, dance and related genres...
Motown Spotlight – January 2022
Our resident Motown columnist and expert Sharon Davis reflects on the recent passing of Wanda Rogers, one of the original members of The Marvelettes and songwriter/producer-turned-artist R. Dean Taylor...
The Meters – A Soulful Appreciation by Perry Thompson
Beginning a new series at SoulMusic.com under the banner, "Soulful Appreciation," we salute and honour artists within the soul and R&B world who more than deserve a little 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T'! First up, we present THE METERS with thoughtful reflections from Perry Thompson, CEO & President of the Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society
Pharaoh’s Dream ft. David Nathan & Jermaine Lockhart: Like Learning How To Fly
SoulMusic Records-Digital is proud to present "Like Learning How To Fly," the latest recording by Pharaoh's Dream (ft, David Nathan) with special guest Jermaine Lockhart, written and produced by award-winning music man Preston Glass; distributed on major digital platforms worldwide by Warner X
SARAH DASH: You’re All I Need (Capitol/EMI) Digital Spotlight
SoulMusic Hall Of Fame inductee Sarah Dash’s passing in September 2021 was a shock to many music lovers. Her otherworldly soprano was an essential ingredient to the sound of Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles and Labelle. When Labelle dissolved and the group’s members each began solo careers; thankfully, Sarah's 1988’s LP " You’re All I Need" is now available digitally...
