How Solomon Burke Got to Nashville

[20 November 2006]

by Christian John Wikane

Few artists can attest to recording an album in eight days but Solomon Burke is unlike other artists. He's not just the "King of Rock and Soul", he's also a singer who's still learning how to perfect his craft, with a passion that fuels boundless creativity.

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