Barry White
Remembering Barry White Dear Juice & Lurkers, A truly great person has gone home. Not only a great artist, but...
Classic Soul
Ray Charles
By Dianne Washington Ray Charles, an African American singer, composer, and arranger, was born on this date in 1930. Born...
Whispers
by Dianne Washington The Whispers are an American vocal group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since...
Chess Records
By Dianne Washington Phil Chess, (wearing hat) passes on October 18, 2016 at the age of 95. Chess Records was...
Marlena Shaw
By Dianne Washington Marlena Shaw, born Marlina Burgess (born September 22, 1942) is an American jazz, blues and soul singer....
Macy Grey
By Dianne Washington Macy Gray (born Natalie Renée McIntyre; September 6, 1967) is an American R&B, jazz and soul singer,...
Inez and Charlie Foxx
By Dianne Washington Inez Foxx (born September 9, 1942 - August 25, 2022) and her elder brother Charlie Foxx (October...
Analysis: Testify – Isley Bros and Jimi Hendrix (The First Funk Record?)
By Bob Davis Subject: What was the 1st FUNK record ? Once again, this eternal question rears its ugly head...:)...
Second Chance Album: Susaye Greene -Brave New Shoes
ORIGINAL 2005 REVIEW: This is the most stunning and diverse album I have heard in a while. For me it's...
New Release: Candi Staton 1963 (Birmingham, AL)
by Bill Carpenter Years before she was known for classic R&B tunes like “Young Hearts Run Free,” “You Got the...
