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Patrice Isley sings "Free"-ly on Niecy cover
(March 18, 2024) Singer Patrice Isley doesn't hide her love of classic soul music, and the five-octave songstress has weaved that love throughout her career. She has worked over the years with such all-timers as Philip Bailey, El Debarge and Gladys Knight, and in her own recording career, she has mixed a number of classic covers alongside her new music.
On This Day in 1976: The World discovers The Brothers Johnson
March 21, 1976: The Brothers Johnson release debut album To the public, the Brothers Johnson appeared to come out of nowhere in 1976, topping the charts with the infectious dance hit "I'll Be Good To You" and landing monster hit after monster hit for the next half decade. But brothers George and Louis Johnson paid their dues before hitting the top and continue to influence musicians more than two decades after their peak.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Richard "Dimples" Fields
Today we wish a Happy Heavenly Birthday to the late, great Richard "Dimples" Fields, born March 21, 1942. Fields was a singer who had a big moment of fame in the 80s as an artist who always seemed to be winking at his audience, even as he tested them with the topics he was covering and how he was covering them.
Sananda Maitreya (fka Terence Trent D'Arby) celebrates 62nd birthday with new single
(March 16, 2024) Back in 1987, Sananda Maitreya – then going by the name Terence Trent D’Arby – took the world by storm with his incredible debut solo album Introducing The Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby and the international hits “Wishing Well,” “If You Let Me Stay” and “Sign Your Name.” Well, time flies and this week Maitreya celebrates his 62nd birthday, and to celebrate he is sharing an appropriately titled single from his new album The Pegasus Project: Pegasus & The Swan.
Happy birthday to multi-talented star Vanessa Williams
Happy birthday to singer, actress, musician, and model Vanessa Williams, born March 18, 1963. Williams has not only confounded her critics over her 40 year performing career, she has shown a rare fortitude, overcoming tremendous obstacles to fashion successful careers in music and movies.
SoulTracks Lost Gem: Tavares joined Stephen Bishop on wonderful, forgotten soul ballad
In the mid-80s, when pop singer songwriter Stephen Bishop ("On and On") wanted to recreate the terrific soulful, falsetto ballads of the prior decade, he called on the five brothers from New Bedford, Massachusetts, better known as Tavares, to make the song happen. It was a pivotal moment for both acts: The Tavares brothers had just finished their brief run on RCA Records (where they had the late career hits "Penny For Your Thoughts" and "Deeper In Love"), and were pondering their next career move.
First Listen: Jay Avion makes us "Celebrate" with new steppers anthem
(March 16, 2024) Minneapolis-based Jay Avion has been honing his style for the past two decades. A staple of the city’s live music scene, he fronted the popular band Soulacious after independently releasing his first solo CD, Every Part of Me, in the early 2000s.
On This Day in 1986: Anita Baker creates a "Rapture" in us all
March 20, 1986 - Anita Baker releases the iconic album Rapture A beautiful and an extremely talented singer and songwriter, Anita Baker was a star hidden in plain sight for years. But that all ended on this day in 1986.
On This Day in 1975: Earth Wind & Fire creates an all-time classic
March 15, 1975 – Earth Wind & Fire creates an all-time classic
Happy 91st birthday to the legendary Quincy Jones
He is the Renaissance Man of 20th Century popular music. Quincy Jones is more than a name; he's a legend woven into the tapestry of soul, jazz, classical and pop music. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones didn't just embrace the music of his era; he redefined it. With a career spanning over seven decades, he's not only a composer, arranger, and producer but a cultural icon who's left an indelible mark on the music industry. |