The Strange Journey of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Documentary
A classic concert film nearly 50 years in the making.
Soulful Splendor, Vol. 1 (SoulMusic Records/Platinum Garage Recordings/Warner X)
SOULMUSIC RECORDS in association with PLATINUM GARAGE RECORDINGS is proud to present “SOULFUL SPLENDOR, VOL. 1” an 11-track digital album of wonderful smooth grooves and quiet storm ballads, released April 2, 2021, created by Preston Glass and David Nathan, available on all major digital platforms worldwide, distributed by Warner X.
George Benson: Classic Soul 1977 Interview
2021 Introduction: The iconic George Benson, inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the category ‘Classic Soul Album’ for his international best-seller “Give Me The Night,” was a few years away from the kind of across-the-board recognition that LP brought him when he spoke with SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan in 1977 about “In Flight,” the follow-up to his breakthrough album “Breezin’”….
Rhino Podcast Pays “Respect” to Aretha Franklin
The first of a two-part look on Aretha's forthcoming box set.
Motown Spotlight, March 2021
Sharon Davis takes another look at a quintet of albums released by Motown in 1971, including Eddie Kendricks' solo debut, Stevie Wonder's first foray into self-production, The Jackson 5's continued success, British rock band UFO's Rare Earth set and The Temptations' turn around....
Labelle, Kool and The Gang, Janet Jackson Selected for Preservation by Library of Congress
The National Recording Registry makes its latest picks.
Aretha Franklin: Classic Soul 1978 Interview
2021 introduction: In celebration of the anniversary of her birthday, March 25th, we proudly present this extensive in-depth in person interview conducted by SouMusic.com founder David Nathan with ‘The Queen Of Soul,’ who he first spoke with in 1966 in her first ever transatlantic phone conversation….
Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King: Classic Soul 1978 Interview
2021 Introduction: Already inducted The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the ‘‘Female Artist” category, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King – celebrating over forty years as a hitmaking recording artist and international performer – is up for induction in the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and ‘Dance Music Artist’ categories. In 1978, she was just beginning her journey to global recognition and shared with SoulMusic.com founder about how her illustrious career began…
Roy Ayers: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
2021 Introduction: A semi-finalist up for induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame ‘Lifetime Achievement’ category, the multi-talented Roy Ayers with six decades of recording and performing to his credits, has close to 40 albums to his credit and in recent years, his classic tracks have been consistently sampled by rap and hip-hop artists….
Candi Staton: Classic Soul 1977 Interview
2021 intro: In celebration of her 81st birthday on March 13th, we revisit a 1977 interview the iconic Candi Staton did with SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan at time when she was basking in the success of her international hit, “Young Hearts Run Free” and preparing for the release of the 1977 LP, “Music Speaks Louder Than Words…”
