(March 14, 2025) They were a quintessential boogie bar band in the 1970s before making a sea change late in the decade with the admission of Michael McDonald to the band, and the transformation to a soulful rock act that took over popular radio and The Grammy Awards with the album Minute By Minute and […]

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(March 14, 2025) With dreamy waves of keyboards and a sophisticated synth bassline as foundational elements, the new single from Dave & Maurissa, “No Question About It,” takes listeners on a timelessly groovy and melodic trip to the dance floor. Fronted by veteran DJ/remixer Dave Lee (formerly known as Joey Negro) and seasoned session vocalist […]

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March 15, 1975 – Earth Wind & Fire creates an all-time classic It is difficult to look back at the 70s and early 80s Soul music scene without marveling at both the groundbreaking music and the breadth of influence of Earth, Wind & Fire. A group revolutionary in its amalgamation of soul, jazz, funk and […]

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Today we wish a very happy birthday to the great Jean Carne, born March 15, 1947.  Jean Carne virtually defines the term “unsung.” Born Sarah Jean Perkins in Columbus, Georgia, Carne was a child prodigy, singing in church while also learning to play multiple instruments. Her talent led her all the way to acceptance at the famed Julliard […]

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(March 13, 2025) In a year that has brought so much loss in the music world, we’re sad to learn that legendary balladeer Jeffrey Osborne has lost his wife of 42 years, Sheri, at age 69.  Her passing came days before Jeffrey’s 77th birthday, which our founder Chris highlighted in a recent entry. As a […]

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(March 13, 2025) He and his sibling were musical royalty around the world in the 1980s, getting teens moving and grooving to their family music. Today we mourn the passing of Stedman Pearson of the group Five Star, who has died at age 60 after a battle with diabetes and kidney disease. The Pearson family […]

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(March 13, 2025) With Spring just around the corner and an extra hour of sunlight to start the day, it seems like the perfect moment to explore the possibilities of a new love…or maybe pursue one, no? That’s how Shardella Sessions sees it, and the melody coupled with wistful grooves poured into her newest single, […]

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(March 12, 2025) He was the son of a legend who absolutely carved his own path to greatness in the musical world. Today we mourn the passing of Beau Dozier, son of Motown legend Lamont Dozier and noted musician, songwriter and producer. He was just 45. Raised in Los Angeles in a household where melodies […]

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(March 12, 2025) Hailing from Asbury Park, home to Bruce Springsteen, Alexander Simone — the second grandson of Nina Simone and son of Lisa Simone — is pushing through its music scene with a bevy of new tracks anchored by the sounds of his backing band, WHODAT? LIVE CREW. The heaviest of them all is […]

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Happy birthday to singer supreme, Tony Terry, born on March 12, 1964. As folks reflect upon the emergence of urban adult contemporary music in the 1980s, discussions often veer toward Luther or Anita. But deep fans don’t underestimate the contribution of singer and songwriter Tony Terry. A Maryland native, Terry moved to New York as a young man […]

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(March 11, 2025) In the summer of 1972, I was a young kid, regularly riding in the car with my older brothers and listening to WAMM in Flint, Michigan. The songs that dominated those summer drives were the now-classics “You’re Still A Young Man” by Tower of Power and “People Make The World Go Round” […]

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(March 10, 2025) ZanYe’ is a woman of many gifts. ZanYe’ is a culinary arts expert and an entrepreneur. She’s also a very much in demand vocalist and songwriter, who has also released three albums. “Breathe,” the sultry ballad featured in this First Listen, was released as a single in 2016, but fans will hear a […]

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(March 12) Today we take a moment to celebrate the life of the late, great jazz singer Al Jarreau. It is impossible to speak of the emergence of contemporary jazz in the 1980s without pausing a long time to talk about Al Jarreau. One of the most unique vocalists ever in recorded music, Jarreau emerged from […]

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Longtime SoulTrackers know that we feel that the quartet All-4-One created some of the best harmonies of the 90s and beyond (and they’re still recording great albums to this day). But fewer know that All-4-One lead singer Jamie Jones has also established himself as a top notch songwriter and producer, working with his production team The Heavyweights and delivering […]

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Happy Birthday to Cheryl Lynn, born March 11, 1957. Cheryl Lynn is almost the definition of an underrated R&B artist, a very big talent who has remained active and beloved for more than four decades.  And while she is best known for her across-the-board smash hit, “Got to Be Real,” her career has meant much more. […]

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(March 7, 2025) Family and friends of our beloved, ANGIE STONE are respectfully invited to attend the homegoing services for ANGIE STONE, which will be held on Friday, March 14th in Atlanta, GA. and on Saturday, March 15th, in her hometown of Columbia, SC.              Performers and Guest Speakers includes: Tyler Perry, Kirk Franklin, Angie Stone […]

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(March 7, 2025) He was a musical giant who quietly changed the game with his talent and his vision. We are sad to report to the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins, co-founder of the legendary trio Tony! Toni! Tone! He was 64. The Wiggins Family posted the following on social media today: With broken hearts, we […]

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(March 9) We wish a very happy birthday today to the great Jeffrey Osborne, one of the all-time great soul singers, who has won over millions of fans both as part of LTD and as a solo singer, born March 9, 1948. As Lionel Richie would do a year later, in 1982 Jeffrey Osborne began the […]

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(March 7, 2025) No matter what The War and Treaty sing about, especially for love’s sake, there is always a guarantee that the wow factor will be there.  Since 2014, the married duo of Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter have brought their fans a riveting package of country, mixed with soul, gospel, and folk.   In particular, […]

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[March 7 update: D’Wayne Wiggins has died. https://soultracks.com/tony-toni-tone-dwayne-wiggins-dies-at-age-64/] (March 6, 2025) Fans are praying for the recovery of Tony! Toni! Tone co-founder and guitarist D’Wayne Wiggins, who is ailing. After several days of speculation on social media, the Wiggins family issued the following statement: We wanted to share that D’Wayne Wiggins is experiencing medical complications. […]

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