Motown Spotlight – January 2022
Our resident Motown columnist and expert Sharon Davis reflects on the recent passing of Wanda Rogers, one of the original members of The Marvelettes and songwriter/producer-turned-artist R. Dean Taylor...
The Meters – A Soulful Appreciation by Perry Thompson
Beginning a new series at SoulMusic.com under the banner, "Soulful Appreciation," we salute and honour artists within the soul and R&B world who more than deserve a little 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T'! First up, we present THE METERS with thoughtful reflections from Perry Thompson, CEO & President of the Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society
Pharaoh’s Dream ft. David Nathan & Jermaine Lockhart: Like Learning How To Fly
SoulMusic Records-Digital is proud to present "Like Learning How To Fly," the latest recording by Pharaoh's Dream (ft, David Nathan) with special guest Jermaine Lockhart, written and produced by award-winning music man Preston Glass; distributed on major digital platforms worldwide by Warner X
SARAH DASH: You’re All I Need (Capitol/EMI) Digital Spotlight
SoulMusic Hall Of Fame inductee Sarah Dash’s passing in September 2021 was a shock to many music lovers. Her otherworldly soprano was an essential ingredient to the sound of Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles and Labelle. When Labelle dissolved and the group’s members each began solo careers; thankfully, Sarah's 1988’s LP " You’re All I Need" is now available digitally...
Stevie Wonder’s Timeless Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, Perry Thompson shares how Stevie Wonder worked tirelessly with others to ensure that Dr, King's legacy would be observed with MLK Day as a US federal holiday on the third Monday of each January; with Wonder's timeless "Happy Birthday" now a global anthem...
Ronnie Spector: An Appreciation
In appreciation of Ronnie Spector (August 10, 1943-January 12, 2022), one of the pioneering artists of the '60s whose career spanned six decades, renowned music historian and essayist Larry Flick offers his personal reflections and reminiscences of the distinctive, influential and much-loved entertainer...
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....
Dayton Grey: Love Is On The Line (SoulMusic Records-Digital/Warner X)
SoulMusic Records-Digital is proud to present "Love Is On The Line," by Dayton Grey, our first release by a UK-based soul music artist. With a 'nod' to classic Philly Soul, Dayton's latest single is written, arranged and produced by Alex Lloyd, Available on digital platforms worldwide, distributed by Warner X
JUDY CLAY: Greatest Love (Atlantic & Stax Recordings) Digital Spotlight
A deep soul songstress of the first order, Judy Clay may best
Motown Spotlight, December 2021
Motown Spotlight columnist Sharon Davis focuses on Berry Gordy Jr.'s Kennedy Centre Honors, The Temptations new album, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson and more...
