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Soul Legend Mavis Staples to Release New Album, “One True Vine” | LISTEN to New Single, “Can You Get to That”

Mavis Staples Confirms New Album Produced By Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy,
‘One True Vine,’ Out June 25 via Anti- Follow Up To 2010’s
Grammy-Winning ‘You Are Not Alone’ Features New Compositions By Tweedy
and Nick Lowe, Plus Covers of Low, Funkadelic, and More


Soul/gospel
legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and civil rights icon Mavis
Staples will release her second collaboration with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy,
‘One True Vine, ‘ June 25 via Anti-. The follow-up to 2010’s
Grammy-winning ‘You Are Not Alone, ‘ ‘One True Vine’ finds Staples
traversing darker terrain with stark, acoustic arrangements and the most
honest, unvarnished vocal performances of her career. Featuring ten
tracks—including new compositions written specifically for Staples by
Tweedy and Nick Lowe along with covers ranging from Funkadelic to
Low—the record is the most personal and emotional statement from the
“American treasure” (Chicago Tribune) yet.

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WATCH New Music Video from BLUEY | “Got To Let My Feelings Show” | New Album “Leap of Faith” Drops March 26th

Check Out Brand New Official Music Video from BLUEY | “Got To Let My Feelings Show” from Upcoming Album, “Leap of Faith”! Good Evening Folks! The team is gearing up for the release of one of the baddest dudes in the R&B/Soul music field, Mr. Jean-Paul Maunick, the mastermind behind …

A. Scott Galloways’ Appreciation of “Sugarfoot” of The Ohio Players

Remembering Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner of the Ohio Players: “Free at 69”
by A. Scott Galloway
January 27, 2013
 
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Some kids claim Superman their hero. Mine was “Sugarfoot.” Small in stature yet larger than life, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner was a Black Rock Star – the alter ego I could not have dreamed nor conjured better…and secretly wished I could be.

Bass Player Ethan Farmer to Re-release Debut EP, “Wine & Strings” | Available NOW

Celebrated Bass Player Ethan Farmer
Re-releases Solo Debut EP “Wine & Strings”


Click pic above to visit Ethan’s Official Website!


January 8, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA): Ethan Farmer aka E-Bassman is a celebrated bass player and is no stranger to the music scene playing and touring with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Darius Rucker, Lionel Richie. Ethan was introduced to his instrument of choice… the bass at the age of five and then became the youngest member of the family group The Amazing Farmer Singers at the age of eight. From that early introduction, it has been a relationship that has only grown and evolved.

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New Group Rock Candy Funk Party to Release New Album, “We Want Groove” on Jan. 29th, 2013

Rock Candy Funk Party Will Release Their Debut Jazz-Funk Album We Want Groove on January 29, Featuring Guitar Legend Joe Bonamassa, Tal Bergman, Mike Merritt, Ron DeJesus and Renato Neto


  
Funk Is Back In Style

RCFP Will Play Two Shows Each Night on January 23 and 24 at L.A.’s The Baked Potato


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2013 /PRNewswire/ — With its reboot of classic ’70s /’80s jazz-funk, Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) delivers a sound that’s as celebratory as the name suggests.  The group is powered by a lineup of world renowned players—album producer Tal Bergman (drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus (guitar), Mike Merritt (bass) and Renato Neto (keys)—who came together for the sheer fun of making music, and a mutual love of genre-blurring grooves.

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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Austin Brown Breaks Out With New Single, “City Of Angels”

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Austin Brown Innovates Music Featured On Kenalsworld


Among the featured musicians on Kenalsworld falls Austin Brown for his single “City of Angels”.


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013

Coming from a line of born to be great musicians is not something that everyone can live up to or even claim. Austin Brown
is the nephew of one of the greatest pop musicians and icon to grace
the world with his music; Michael Jackson has been named one of the
great if not the greatest pop music icons to walk the earth because of a
massive list in accomplishments, awards and global recognition he
acclaimed.


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Music Legend Teena Marie’s Last Studio Recording, “Beautiful” to be Released on Jan. 15th, 2013 | LISTEN to New Single “Luv Letter”!


 
Music Legend Teena Marie’s Last Studio Recording, “Beautiful” to be Released on January 15th, 2013 | Take a LISTEN to New Single “Luv Letter”!
 
Before her untimely death at the age of 54, Teena Marie, known as the Ivory Queen of Soul or simply Lady Tee and as one of the only white artists ever signed to Motown Records, was working on her 14th and latest album, Beautiful.

Music Legend Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” & Special Collaboration

Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” And Collaboration With Rebuild The Dream

 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time, announces his return to Chicago, at the United Center beginning September 24th and his support of Rebuild the Dream.  Rebuild the Dream, founded by Van Jones, is a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of everyday people—from seniors to students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters—who come together to build strong vibrant communities and to fix our economy from the ground up.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 6th at 10am Central at LiveNation.com.

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Digital Music Service Rdio Increases Catalog to over 18 Million Songs

Rdio increases catalog to over 18 million songs; adds new partners TuneCore and
CD Baby

Unlimited Music, Everywhere. Try Rdio for Free. 


Partnerships with top independent music aggregators connect over a quarter-million artists to fans in 13 countries


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Rdio (www.rdio.com), the digital music service started by the creators of Skype, today announced two landmark music deals with CD Baby and TuneCore, the largest aggregators of independent music, bringing Rdio’s catalog to over 18 million songs.

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Funk Legend Bernie Worrell Releases 2 New Singles

Bernie Worrell releases two new singles, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”

Rock and Funk legend, BERNIE WORRELL, digitally releases two new singles, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

Rock and Funk legend, BERNIE WORRELL, recently digitally released two songs, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”
Combing elements of everything from jazz to salsa to funk and soul,
these two tracks have something to offer every music lover. Both tracks
are beautifully arranged and very danceable, full of energy and are true
works of musical genius from a master of many styles. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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