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1. YOUTUBE REPLAY FROM 11/17:

Soul-Patrol Spotlight Guest Author – Schuyler C Traughber Power 101 (The Harvard Report, Soul Music, and The American Dream)

(An exciting session!)

TOPICS:

· What was the Impact of the rise in Black Music on Black Radio?

· What was the Impact “Crossover,” on Genres like Jazz, Gospel & Funk?

· Why was the Success of Philadelphia International not Duplicated in Other Cities?

· What is the Origin of the Black Music Divisions of the Major Labels?

· Do the Black Music Divisions of the Major Labels still Exist?

· What was the Impact of the 1970’s rise of Black Music on the Concert Business?

· What was the Impact of Disco on Black Music/Artists?

listen via YouTube at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsHykcpRuJQ

2. A Little Organization Please:

Soul-Patrol Newsletter Evolves

As you scroll thru the newsletter, you will notice that it is now evolved into 3 distinct sections

1. Articles

2. Books

3. Concerts/Events

Hopefully these sections will make the newsletter more useful to you. Let me know what you think?

Thanks, be safe, and let me know your suggestions!

Bob Davis

earthjuice@prodigy.net

609-351-0154

Go to Soul-Patrol.com

Articles

Jan Gaye: RIP (+ Let’s Get It On Review + Full Original album)

It has been said by "those in the know," that then teenaged Jan Gaye was the inspiration and "muse," behind the creation of what is one of the most passionate…

Stax Museum & Soulsville Foundation mourn the loss of Stax Records founder and Memphis Sound architect Jim Stewart at 92

His Stax Records helped launch the careers of icons such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers,…

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

The show is a great theatrical experience but, more importantly. it is as true as any two-hour show could be to the narrative of Tina’s life....

Concert Review – The Christine Spero Group – ” Spero Plays Nyro”

Christine Spero did a great job honoring the songs of Laura Nyro....

BOOKS

Power 101 (The Harvard Report, Soul Music, and The American Dream)

We are going to take a deep dive into some music and cultural history that I have gotten many questions about and been unable to answer. ...

Book Recommendation – After Dark: Birth of The Disco Dance Party

I'd like to make a book recommendation. If you have ever been to Lucifers, Leviticus, Justines, Brandi, Bogards in Manhattan, you will want to read it. If you have never…

Concerts/Events

Washington DC: A Motown Christmas presented by Motown & More 12/16 @ Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

A Motown Christmas is a special holiday concert in tribute to Motown legends Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and more ....

PHILLY: The Spinners @ The Keswick, 2/18

With a towering legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners have never lost their universal appeal…

Rick James’ Stone City Band Saturday 1/28, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

Featuring original band members and singers who look and sound like Rick James & Teena Marie cranking out all their greatest hits...

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