2021 Introduction: With a resurgence of interest in her recordings as a result of the 2021 SoulMusic Records’ box set, “Old Friend – The Deluxe Collection (1976-1998),” the late and much-revered Phyllis Hyman was just starting her recording career when then-Manhattan neighbour David Nathan met up with her in 1977…
We mark the August 16, 2018 passing of Aretha Franklin, the undisputed ‘Queen Of Soul’ with this seldom-seen interview that occurred spontaneously and unexpectedly one summer evening in 1977 when Aretha called from Encino, California to share with David Nathan in New York about her then-new album “Sweet Passion” and more,…
The latest digital release by Pharaoh's Dream revives the 1966 Bobby Hebb classic, "Sunny" with a 21st century jazz'n'reggae twist...
The term 'deep soul' first appeared in musical vernacular in the mid-'60s when Dave Godin, one of David Nathan's partners at Soul City record store in London referenced it to describe the intensely emotional feeling that certain R&B vocalists injected into their recordings. David pays tribute to two of the 'unsung' purveyors of the genre, Judy Clay and Lorraine Ellison...
2021 Introduction: Inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in July 2021 in the ‘Motown’ artist category, High Inergy were riding the crest of popularity in 1977 with their hit “You Can’t Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turnin’ Me On)” as David Nathan discovered when he caught up with the female quartet towards the end of their first year as Motown artists…
2021 Introduction: Celebrating an unprecedented number of (5) inductions into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame with Bernard Edwards (Producer) and ‘C’est Chic’ (Classic Soul Album) in July, the group Chic and its founding members continue to experience global appreciation. In 1978, David Nathan had his memorable first in person encounter with Nile Rogers…
SoulMusic Records-Digital in association with Platinum Garage Recordings is proud to present "Cycle Of Chills," a brand new collection of exciting music from producer/songwriter and artist-in-his-own-right Preston Glass, including duets with Rebbie Jackson and Gemia Burns. Distributed by Warner X
In 1977, David Nathan met the iconic Phyllis Hyman for the first time when they were Manhattan neighbors, conducting her first interview for a British magazine. It was the start of a professional and personal association that continued close to twenty years and now, 44 years later, David shares memories and the joy of honouring the legacy of a great artist with a 2021 collection of her music...
In celebration of the legendary Martha Reeves' 80th birthday, Sharon Davis asks us to 'come and get these memories' as she shares from her many years of knowing the 'The Queen Of Detroit'!
In the summer of1978, David Nathan conducted one of his memorable interviews with 'The Queen Of Soul,' then living at her beautiful home in Encino, California. Among the many topics covered in their extensive conversation was Aretha's then-recent recording of the song, "You Light Up My Life" which she had been performing in concert to standing ovations. In a remarkable turn of events, David had a hand in bringing that recording to light in 2021!
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