Soul

‘Riot’- The enduring relevance of Joe Bataan in 2025

‘Riot!’: Examining the enduring importance of Joe Bataan in 2025

An enduringly important record.

Apr 6, 2025

Alfreda Brockington- The underappreciated queen of Philadelphia soul

Alfreda Brockington: the underappreciated queen of Philadelphia soul

A powerful voice.

Apr 2, 2025

'Plenty Good Lovin''- the lost masterpiece by 'Soul Man' Sam Moore

‘Plenty Good Lovin”: the lost masterpiece by ‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore

“Let me show you how I do it!”

Mar 26, 2025

Dave Gahan - Depeche Mode - Far Out Magazine

Dave Gahan’s favourite soul songs: “I feel like it’s a plea for forgiveness”

Much-loved hits.

Mar 24, 2025

Carlton Jumel Smith - 2025 - Julia Braga

Carlton Jumel Smith: The vocalist keeping New York soul alive

That beating rhythm.

Mar 24, 2025

Cassiano- The underappreciated genius of Brazil's funk and soul pioneer

Cassiano: The underappreciated genius of Brazil’s funk and soul pioneer

A sound to reckon with.

Mar 22, 2025

‘The Spice Of Life’- how Marlena Shaw captured the soulful spirit of the 1960s

‘The Spice Of Life’: how Marlena Shaw captured the soulful spirit of the 1960s

A groundbreaking album.

Mar 20, 2025

Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1960s

How Aretha Franklin inadvertently inspired the sound of Motown

Hey, Aretha, play one for me

Mar 16, 2025

Gladys Knight - Singer - Soul Singer - Musician

Gladys Knight shares health update after abruptly cancelling Florida show

The Empress of Soul cancelled a show on March 8th.

Mar 10, 2025

Jenny Rock- 'Le Train Pour Memphis' and the forgotten world of French-Canadian soul

Jenny Rock: ‘Le Train Pour Memphis’ and the forgotten world of French-Canadian soul

Captivating sounds.

Mar 9, 2025

The Trammps -Disco - Soul - 1970s

The Trammps: the Philadelphia group that bridged the gap between soul and disco

A pioneering group.

Mar 9, 2025

Soul singer Angie Stone dead at 63

A pioneer.

Mar 2, 2025