We often discuss “golden eras” in music terms – periods where labels, sounds/genres and artists seemed to define a period. From classical composers to more contemporary artists, we have the…
Commemorating Windrush reminds us of the influx of talent from the Caribbean to the UK and all that became “Black Britain” in the mid-20th century. Brit-Funk emerged in the late…
If you watched Britain’s Got Talent at the weekend, you may have spotted a familiar face. One of our very own Associates Olivea aka Nairobi Thompson appeared on the show…
Carla Thomas: The Queen of Memphis Soul In the vibrant tapestry of soul music, Carla Thomas stands as a true luminary, hailed as the Queen of Memphis Soul. Born on…
John Legend: The Melodic Maestro When it comes to soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a voice that can stir the deepest emotions, one name stands out in the music industry…
Not often, but sometimes you have a song that actually involves a psycho-physiological reaction in you. Shivers. Goosebumps, Even tears. One such song for me is an absolutely heavenly piece…
Something happened in the world of music of black origin in the late-1990s. The Nu Classic (or Neo) Soul movement came to the fore. Like all movements, it didn’t start…
Hang all the mistletoe, I’m gonna get to know you better. This Christmas So the opening line of the sleigh-bells chiming soul standard that’s been an ever-present in my Christmas…
What do MJ’s “Thriller” album, E.T – the Extra-Terrestrial movie and the closure of the DeLorean factory in Belfast have in common? 1982. 40 years ago. 1982 also saw the…
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