Hannah Williams & the Affirmations' ​'50 Foot Woman'​ Is Full of Soul
Hannah Williams & the Affirmations, given a boost by Jay-Z, successfully negotiate the hazards of retro-soul on 50 Foot Woman.
18 Oct 2019
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The Harlem Gospel Travelers Preach the Good News on 'He's on Time'
While fans of a certain high-profile star are patiently awaiting his much-delayed gospel album, the Harlem Gospel Travelers have arrived just in time with He's on Time.
11 Oct 2019
Ghost Funk Orchestra Offer Up 'A Song for Paul' and One for Isaac As Well
The mastermind of the Ghost Funk Orchestrahonors the spirit of his grandfather -- and the spirit of Isaac Hayes -- on A Song for Paul.
03 Oct 2019
The Philly Soul of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
A new three-disc box set gives listeners a convenient way to collect all of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' Philadelphia International albums. That is, if you don't own them by now.
23 Sep 2019
Soul Man Neal Francis Contemplates Raw Emotions and Sobriety in "Changes" (premiere)
On "Changes", Chicago's Neal Francis embodies the spirit of classic New Orleans artists such as Dr. John, the Meters, Allen Toussaint as well as the deep and mysterious roots music of Leon Russell.
12 Sep 2019
Sampa the Great's 'The Return' Is a Dazzling, Genre-Defying Blend of Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Soul
Sampa the Great's The Return is both a willfully enigmatic and deeply revealing album. It serves as a dazzling celebration of her cultural and musical heritage that will resonate for years to come.
11 Sep 2019
Solid Bronze's Debut ​​'The Fruit Basket'​​ Is a Worthy Addition to the '70s Funk and Soul It Emulates
Solid Bronze deliver animated funk, laid-back soul, and sauntering instrumentals on their debut The Fruit Basket.
10 Sep 2019
You're Everything: An Interview with Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey
Earth, Wind & Fire singer, Philip Bailey says his most recent solo LP speaks "to a lot of the same issues that we were dealing with in the 1960s." Bailey discusses this and more in a new interview.
09 Sep 2019
Foy Vance's 'To Memphis' Is Solid But Safe
On his second release of 2019, To Memphis, Foy Vance embraces the Americana and folk rooted in his songwriting.
06 Sep 2019
'Don't Ask My Neighbors' About The Emotions
Five albums from 1976-1981 on a three-CD box set reveal the underappreciated talents of the Emotions, three Chicago sisters with a sophisticated R&B/disco sound. The group is well overdue for newfound appreciation as their sound has influenced contemporary pop more than one realizes.
05 Sep 2019
'Jimmy Lee' Shows Why Raphael Saadiq Is One of the Most Compelling Voices in Modern Soul
On his first solo album in eight years, Raphael Saadiq proves the power of the personal narrative by placing personal tragedies in heartbreaking context.
03 Sep 2019
The Commonheart Share a Soulful Message of Love and Positivity on 'Pressure' (album stream + interview)
Pittsburgh soul octet, the Commonheart aim to spread lots of love and positivity on their new album Pressure. Hear the album now before it's release on Friday.
14 Aug 2019
Bryony Jarman-Pinto Dazzles with Genre-Bending Debut 'Cage and Aviary'
London's Bryony Jarman-Pinto explores R&B, jazz, and Afropop in exhilarating fashion to create her unforgettable debut, Cage and Aviary.
13 Aug 2019
Japanese Soul Singer Nao Yoshioka Treks to Philly for New Single, "All in Me" (premiere)
High-energy single "All in Me" sees Japanese soul singer Nao Yoshioka get funky in the heart of Philly.
09 Aug 2019
As G&D, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins Explore 'Black Love & War'
Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins portray despair and hope in difficult times on Black Love & War.
09 Aug 2019
The Stunning Return of Soul Legend P.P. Arnold
Legendary soul singer P.P. Arnold's new adventures include recording new baroque, soul-pop hybrids and a wild take on an old Dylan poem with Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock and Paul Weller.
09 Aug 2019
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