Albums of Black History: George Benson, ‘Breezin”
Revisiting the jazz guitarist's crossover smash.
Motown Spotlight, January 2021
In this Motown Spotlight, Sharon Davis recognizes the significant creative contribution of Mickey Stevenson, one of the key producers/songwriters and A&R executives at Hitsville USA, known for his work with artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, Martha & The Vandellas and Kim Weston....
CANDI STATON: Classic Soul 1979 Interview
2021 intro: In 1979, Candi Staton – a 2020 ‘Lifetime Achievement’ inductee into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame - was enjoying a new level of international recognition in the wake of her 1976 mega mainstream hit, “Young Hearts Run Free” prompting some of her expanded audience to think her recording career had only just begun….
HONEY CONE – SoulMusic Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees (Group)
Shelly Clark of the original trio Honey Cone proudly displays award certificate for the group's induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in December 2020, by popular vote online at SoulMusic.com...
PHILLY SOUL SELECT (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
SOULMUSIC RECORDS in association with PLATINUM GARAGE RECORDINGS is proud to present “PHILLY SOUL SELECT – A PRESTON GLASS PRODUCTION,” a 12-track digital release celebrating the wonderful music associated with the ‘City Of Brotherly Love.’ The album is released on January 8, 2021 and available on all major digital platforms worldwide, distributed by Warner X.
THE THREE DEGREES: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
2021 Introduction: Recipients of a much-deserved SoulMusic Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award by popular vote online, The Three Degrees remain one of the most enduring female groups in contemporary music. In 1976, after major hits such as “When Will I See You Again” and “TSOP,” the trio (at the time, Sheila, Fayette & Valerie) switched record labels and shared with SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan about their growing international audience…
THE EMOTIONS: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
2021 introduction: The Emotions had spent a few years away from the limelight after the demise of Stax Records. Working with Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, the family group was back in business in 1976...
DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY- January 1, 2021: Personal Reflections on 2020
SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan offers personal reflections on 2020, with music as an antidote to lockdown, loneliness and turbulent times and essential for lifting the spirit... Talkin' Esther Phillips, Aretha, Dionne...as well as three films that truly moved me....
Motown Spotlight, December 2020
With Yuletide musical nods to The Temptations, our Motown columnist Sharon Davis continues a review of the label's 1977 album output and shares about a new collection of performances by longtime Motown champion, Dusty Springfield and more...
Dionne Warwick & Thom Bell: Classic 1975 Interview
2020 Introduction: In celebration of the iconic Dionne Warwick’s 80th birthday, SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan revisits a December 1975 interview with Dionne and legendary producer Thom Bell for the brilliant “Track Of The Cat” LP, considered by the artist herself as one of her personal favourites…
