Motown Spotlight, September 2020
Sharon Davis turns her Motown spotlight on to The Temptations, Kiki Dee and some recent compilations....
JERMAINE LOCKHART – THE SUNSHINE ALBUM (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
SoulMusic Records in association with Platinum Garage Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of "The Sunshine Album" by multi-talented saxophonist/musician Jermaine Lockhart. Executive produced by the iconic George Benson, Preston Glass & David Nathan, this exciting project includes a rousing cover of Steve Winwood's "Roll With It" (featuring Ellis Hall and Rob Mullins) and Jermaine's 2020 digital singles, "Back To The Sunshine" (a UK soul chart Top 10) and "Perfect Timing" among other musical standouts... Available on all digital platforms, distributed by Warner X
SHIRLEY JONES – SoulMusic Hall Of Fame Inductee 2020 (Female Artist)
The ever-soulful SHIRLEY JONES proudly displays her SoulMusic Hall Of Fame induction certificate in the category "Female Artist" along with the certificate presented to her in London in 2019 on behalf of herself and her sisters Brenda & Valorie, The Jones Girls inducted in the 'Group' category
Sylvester: Remembering the Pioneering Legacy of the Queen of Disco
Join acclaimed performer, producer and journalist Jason King as he joins My Classic Soul podcast host David Nathan to discus Sylvester's pioneering influence on popular culture and his groundbreaking work, including the classic "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)."
Motown Spotlight, August 2020
In the August 2020 "Motown Spotlight," the illustrious Sharon Davis covers the Diana Ross & Supremes' "Funny Girl" expanded edition, UK soul artist Diane Shaw, the Motown 45th anniversary and more...
Gettin’ Funkier All The Time: The Meters’ Greatest Hits
The New Orleans legends perfected a balance of funk, rock and Dixie R&B in these top Billboard singles.
CARLA THOMAS: LET ME BE GOOD TO YOU -The Atlantic & Stax Recordings (1960-1968), 4CD Box Set (SoulMusic Records/Cherry Red)
SoulMusic Records is proud to present a first-of-its-kind complete collection of all of the Atlantic and Stax recordings by Carla Thomas, released between 1960-1968. With a total of 94 tracks, “Let Me Be Good To You” celebrates ‘The First Lady Of Stax Records’ whose 1961 classic hit ‘Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)’ led to the Memphis-based label’s distribution with Atlantic Records. Sequenced by session, the deluxe 4-CD set includes tracks from Carla’s four solo albums, plus the famed 1967 “King & Queen” LP of duets with the late Otis Redding.
Motown Spotlight, July 2020
The Jackson 5's first London visit back in the '70s, Martha Reeves' birthday and reflections on The Supremes - all in this month's Motown Spotlight with renowned scribe Sharon Davis....
July 1983: Diana Ross Performs in Central Park During Torrential Rainstorm
It was a wild couple of days in 1983 when Diana Ross took over Central Park.
Songs of Black Lives Matter: Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”
Billie Holiday first unveiled the startling Abel Meeropol-penned song in New York's Café Society.
