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Handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch is valid, jury rules
Franklin's sons disagreed over how to divide her estate after multiple handwritten documents were found in her home after her death. Handwritten Will Found in Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is Valid, Jury Rules Carys Anderson
Young Fathers Announce 2023 North American Tour
In support of their February LP Heavy Heavy. Young Fathers Announce 2023 North American Tour Carys Anderson
Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do for Love” Singer, Dead at 71
Caldwell also penned the chart-topping song "The Next Time I Fall" sung by Peter Cetera and Amy Grant. Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do for Love” Singer, Dead at 71 Alex Young
VIDEO: Joeboy – Body & Soul
CLICK THIS LINK VIDEO: Joeboy – Body & Soul TO READ ORIGINAL POST BY NaijaMusic. Nigerian singer Joeboy is back with the official music video for his single “Body & Soul”. emPawa Africa music star Joeboy dishes out the visuals for “Body & Soul” which the fans have been anticipating for a while now. The clip tells the story of love between two young lovers and how they stick with [...] The post VIDEO: Joeboy – Body & Soul appeared first on NaijaMusic.
Tissa Rahim has had enough on “Done Done Done” feat. Dominique Fricot
“Done Done Done” is a fervent new song by Persian Canadian artist Tissa Rahim. Featuring Dominique Fricot, the stripped down retro-soul piece describes the moment when the singer realized she was done being in a one-sided relationship. Her passionate delivery emphasises the depth of the lyrics. “Done Done Done” is a great release from this […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Fred White, Earth Wind & Fire Drummer, Dead at 67
Fred White, former drummer of Earth Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 67. “Child protégé, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old!” his brother and bandmate Verdine White wrote in an Instagram post that announced Fred’s passing. After getting his start drumming for Donny Hathaway, Fred White joined his brothers Verdine and Maurice White in Earth, Wind & Fire in 1974. He played on eight of the group’s albums, beginning with 1975’s That’s the Way of the World through 1983’s Electric Universe, and can be heard on such classic songs as “Shining Star,” “September,” and “Boogie Wonderland.” Related Video As a member of Earth, Wind & Fire, White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Advertisement Fred was proceeded in deat...
Anita Pointer, The Pointer Sisters Founding Member, Dead at 74
Anita Pointer, co-founding member of The Pointer Sisters, has died at the age of 74. “She fought a very heroic battle with cancer,” Pointer’s representative told The Hollywood Reporter. “She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.” The Pointer Sisters’ origins date back to 1969 when Bonnie and June Pointer began performing in night clubs under the name Pointers, a Pair. They soon rebranded themselves as The Pointer Sisters and expanded from a duo to a quartet with the addition of their other sisters Anita and Ruth. Following a short stint with Atlantic Records, the group found their stride after signing to Blue Thumb Records in 1972. The Pointer Sisters’ self-titled debut album was released the following year, and featured their first top 20 hit single in “Yes We Can Can”, which...
How Thom Bell Created a Sound for a City, a Record Label, and for Generations of Fans
50 years ago, the sound of Philly Soul was born out of the legendary Philadelphia International Records. With the talents of The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, The Three Degrees, McFadden & Whitehead, and others, the label rewrote the standards of soul music. In light of Bell’s passing on December 22nd, 2022, his 2021 interview with Marcus Shorter. For some households, a Sunday morning consists of certain sounds. The sizzle from a couple strips of bacon cooked just right. That crack an egg makes before it gets scrambled or goes over sunny-side. And, of course, a tune by The Stylistics echoing in every room. Or The Delfonics. Or The Spinners. What defined these songs, besides the incredible performances, was the production courtesy of singer, songwriter, arranger, and record ...
St. Paul and The Broken Bones’ Paul Janeway Got Peed on at Bonnaroo: The What Podcast
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | TheWhatPodcast.com | RSS St. Paul and The Broken Bones’ Paul Janeway holds a special place in the lore of The What Podcast. His 2018 interview with Brad and Barry was so good, they made it into two episodes. During the chat, Janeway told one of the funniest Bonnaroo stories ever about his early experience on The Farm — back when he was only attending as a volunteer and not a performer. Advertisement Related Video Find out what happened on today’s High Five Clip by listening to the episode above, and then listen to the full original episode here. Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts. You can a...
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album Only the Strong Survive
Bruce Springsteen will return on November 11th with a new album of classic soul and R&B covers. Entitled Only the Strong Survive, the album sees Springsteen put hit own spin on songs by Diana Ross and the Supremes (“Someday We’ll Be Together”), The Commodores (“Night Shift”), and Aretha Franklin (“Don’t Play That Song”). The 15-song tracklist also boasts covers of The Temptations (“I Wish It Would Rain”), The Four Tops (“When She Was My Girl”), The Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore), Jerry Butler (“Western Union Man”), and Jimmy Ruffin (“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”) The album takes its name from Jerry Buttler’s 1968 song “Only The Strong Survive,” which leads off the tracklist. As a preview, Springsteen has shared his cover of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (In...
My15: Son Little Shares the Playlist of Songs That Have Been on Repeat Since 2007
It’s Consequence‘s 15th anniversary, and all September long we’ll be sharing artist-curated playlists that reflect the evolution of their music taste throughout the last 15 years. For today’s My15 playlist, Son Little offers up a genre-fusing collection of tunes. Aaron Livingston, the mastermind behind Son Little, has perfected his blend of vintage blues, old-school soul, and laid-back hip-hop. Tracks like “bend yr ear” from his latest album, Like Neptune, showcase both his mastery of genre-fusing songwriting and his undeniable charisma. Livingston’s curated My15 playlist exhibits the same mix of styles that gives his music its unique flavor. Featuring tracks from artists like Rihanna, Tame Impala, Radiohead, and Kendrick Lamar, Livingston offers up a mix of cutting-edge, innovative tracks...
The Isley Brothers and Beyoncé Tease New Collaboration: Listen
The Renaissance isn’t over yet: Just a week and a half after releasing her long-awaited seventh solo album, Beyoncé is teaming up with The Isley Brothers for a remix of the band’s 1975 song, “Make Me Say It Again Girl (Part 1 & 2).” Ronald Isley teased a clip of the new version on Instagram today ahead of the full song’s proper release this Friday, August 12th. If you want to hear the full version of Bey on “Make Me Say It Again Girl,” it looks like iHeart Radio subscribers can tune in as early as tomorrow: “WORLD PREMIERE of what we’ve been working on starting at 10am est and every hour on the hour over on your favorite @iheartradio station,” Isley wrote with the Instagram clip. It’s a short sample, but it’s still enough to tell us that Bey, as per usual, sounds fantastic. C...
