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! JACKIE ROSS: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
As part of our Soulful Salutations feature, honouring soul music's immense treasure trove of contributors to this global genre, we
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...
SYL JOHNSON: Classic Soul 1975 Interview
In honour of Syl Johnson (July 1, 1936-February 7, 2022), who rose to prominence in the late '60s with now-classic
Soulful Salutations! NATALIE COLE: Classic Soul 1975 Interview
In celebration and honour of the February 6th birthdate of the iconic Natalie Cole, we rewind to 1975 when SoulMusic.com
MTUME: Classic Soul 1978 Interview
January 2022: In honour of the groundbreaking musical pioneer James Mtume, who transitioned on January 9, 2022, we revisit SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan's first interview with Mtume and Reggie Lucas in 1978, as the band MTUME's first album, "Kiss This World Goodbye" was released....
ASHFORD & SIMPSON: Classic Soul 1974 Interview
2021 introduction: SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan conducted his first-ever in person interview in the US in October 1974 while on holiday in New York with Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, then newly-signed as a duo with Warner Brothers Records after years of producing and writing hits for others at Motown. David’s choice to speak with the personable pair reflected his personal love for their first Warners album, “Gimme Something Real”…
CHIC: Classic Soul July 1979 Interview
2021 Introduction: Exactly 43 years ago in December 1978, the group Chic were enjoying a No. 1 hit with “Le Freak.” 1979 turned out to be an even more triumphant year for the pioneering group and in July of that year, David Nathan spoke with Nile Rodgers as Chic were working on their then-untitled third album…
GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. Classic Soul 1979 Interview
2021 Introduction: With the November release of the 5-CD box set of the late musical maestro Grover Washington, Jr.’s Elektra recordings, it seems timely to check out a 1979 in-depth interview David Nathan conducted with the pioneering musician in his Philadelphia home…
