#Rhythm and blues soul funk gospel

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James Brown by David Corio. 1980

[ongawdclub]

M i c h a e l J a c k s o n // W h i t n e y H o u s t o n

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[jeffcbliss]

Ellis Hall, "The Ambassador of Soul" - The NAMM Show; Anaheim Hilton; Anaheim, CA (4-14-23). @EllisHallMusic @NAMMShow

Photo: Jeff Bliss

[reckonslepoisson]

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You (1967), Lady Soul (1968), Aretha Now (1968), Spirit in the Dark (1970), Young, Gifted and Black (1972), Aretha Franklin

Not just a spirit in the dark but a beacon, one that never paused gleaming as bright as it possibly could; whether playing impassioned or jubilant, sultry and seductive or tender and articulate, Aretha Franklin’s performances simply emanate, radiate, provide clarity through all murk like no other. For me, Franklin’s singing, her versatility and originality are best exhibited on these five works – all of which are, by most measures, flawless.

Pick(s): ‘I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)’, ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘I Say a Little Prayer’, ‘Spirit in the Dark’, ‘Day Dreaming’

[madamlaydebug]

Happy 73rd Birthday to Stevie Wonder.

Born May 13, 1950, He is a singer-songwriter and musician, who is credited as a pioneer across a range of genres that includes rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz.

A virtual one-man band, his use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B.

[readyforevolution]

Stevland Hardaway Morris known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder.

Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

[berylian]

American Musical History

Seeing the absolute fuckshit going on about people hating rap, jazz, ska, etc makes me want to educate on just. The sheer amount of American music history that is founded on the work of slaves and Black Americans. That said here is all the material from my AMH course. The "playlists" have both songs and informational videos in them.

W1 - What is American Music

Slides

Playlist

Article "defining" American Music

W2 - Sacred Music in the Colonies

Slides

Playlist

W3 - Roots of African American Sacred Music

Slides

Playlist

Article on African American Spirituals

Sections on Spirituals and Gospel, Blackface Minstrelsy, the Blues, Country, R&B and Soul, Folk Music, and Rap below the cut

W4 - Spirituals and Gospel

Slides

Playlist

Biography of Mahalia Jackson

Article on African American Gospel

W5 - Blackface Minstrelsy

Slides

Playlist

Video on the Jim Crow Museum

Video. Blackface: A cultural history of a racist art form

W6 - The Blues

Slides

Playlist

Textbook on Music: Its Language, History, and Culture

Article: How ‘Race Records’ Turned Black Music Into Big Business

Article: "Shoot Myself a Cop": Mamie Smith's "Crazy Blues" as Social Text

Video: Leon Redbone - Crazy Blues

Video: Mamie Smith - Crazy Blues

W8 - Blues and Country

Slides

Playlist 1: Blues

Playlist 2: Country

Video: The Little Old Log Cabin In The Lane Fiddlin John Carson

Article on Lesley Riddle, the man behind the Carter Family's Success

Textbook Chapter: Early Country Music

W9 - R&B and Soul

Slides

Playlist

Academic article: Rock! It's Still Rhythm and Blues

Textbook Chapter: Urban Contemporary: Soul, Funk, and Global

Article on James Brown redefining Black Pride

W10 - Folk Music

Textbook Chapter: American Indian Music, Folk Songs, Spirituals, and Their Collectors

Playlist

W12 - Rap

Slides

Playlist

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Jazz Virtuosos Move and Groove the Stage at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA

Euge Groove

In the realm of contemporary jazz, where melodies flow like silk and rhythms groove like a gentle ocean breeze, one name stands out as a true maestro of the saxophone – Euge Groove. With a career spanning over two decades, Euge Groove has not only mastered his craft but has also become a torchbearer for the smooth jazz genre.

Born as Steven Eugene Grove, he adopted the stage name "Euge Groove" as a reflection of his musical persona. His journey into music began at an early age when he picked up the saxophone, and it soon became evident that he possessed an innate talent. As he honed his skills, he ventured into the realms of jazz, pop, and R&B, creating a unique fusion that would become his signature sound.

Euge Groove's music is characterized by its silky-smooth melodies, infectious grooves, and his soulful saxophone mastery. His ability to craft tunes that are both soothing and groovy has earned him a dedicated fan base worldwide. Tracks like "LIVIN' LARGE" and "Get 'Em Goin'" are prime examples of his ability to make listeners tap their feet while getting lost in the serenity of his melodies.

What sets Euge Groove apart is his versatility. He seamlessly navigates through different musical styles, infusing elements of funk, blues, and gospel into his compositions. His albums are a testament to this versatility, with each release offering a fresh perspective on contemporary jazz.

If you are looking for upcoming events near me, then this concert is the perfect one for you. Head over to the Birchmere and watch him perform live on October 25, 2023 at 7:30p as part of the ongoing Euge Groove tour.

Boney James

 When the soulful sounds of contemporary jazz fill the air, one name resonates profoundly: Boney James. This maestro of the saxophone has carved a remarkable niche in the world of music, captivating audiences with his unique blend of smooth jazz, R&B, and soulful melodies.

Born James Oppenheim, he embraced the stage name "Boney James," a nod to his childhood nickname, bestowed upon him by none other than jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. This moniker became synonymous with musical excellence and innovation.

Boney James embarked on his musical journey with the iconic fusion band Morris Day and the Time, where he fine-tuned his skills and honed his distinctive sound. His prowess on the saxophone was undeniable from the start, setting him on a path to become one of the most revered contemporary jazz artists of our time.

James' music transcends the boundaries of genre. It's a sonic journey that weaves together the sultry tones of smooth jazz with the infectious grooves of funk and the heartfelt emotion of R&B. 

What distinguishes Boney James is his commitment to pushing the envelope of smooth jazz. He seamlessly fuses a myriad of musical influences – blues, gospel, Latin rhythms – into his creations, resulting in a rich, multilayered tapestry of sound that resonates with fans across the globe.

Watch him perform live at The Birchmere on November 08, 2023 at 7:30p as part of the ongoing Boney James Detour tour.

Author Name Barkat Dhanji

[soulmusicsongs]

Caribbean Soul Music in 16 tracks

Caribbean Soul is a melting pot of styles. You can hear Calypso, Funk, Reggae, Afro, Soca, Latin, Gospel and Soul. Strutting basslines, funky steel pans and a tropical vibe are the main ingredients for Caribbean Soul.

Arrêté Mal Palé - Fair Nick Stars (Fair-Nick Stars, 1978) - Guadeloupe

Basa Bongo - The Yoruba Singers (Basa Bongo / Black Pepper, 1975) - Guyana

Black People - Rolph Marcial (Black People / Now You've Got It, 1976) - Trinidad & Tobago

Black Man's Cry - Lever Brothers Gay Flamingoes (Secrets Of The Pan, 1973) - Barbados

Blow'Way - Lancelot (Afro'Dadian / Blow'Way, 1971) - Trinidad & Tobago

BRC's Groove - Blue Rhythm Combo (Magumba , 1972) - Barbados

Exuma, The Obeah Man - Exuma (Exuma, 1970) - Barbados

Gimme Some More - The Troubadours Of Barbados (No Balls At All / Gimme Some More, 1973) - Barbados

I'm In A Dancing Mood - King Sporty ‎(Don't Kill The Goose / I'm In A Dancing Mood, 1971) - Jamaica

Instant Groove - The Belles Combo Of Dominica (Instant Groove / Un May Que, 1973) - Dominica

Jerk Vidé - David Martial (Lucie, 1966)

The New Bag - The Exciters (Conozco A Los Dos, 1971) - Panama

Ou Qué De Moin - Monsieur X (Ou Qué Di Moin / Je Demande Qui Je Suis, 1970) - Guadeloupe

Red Light Lady - Ophélia (Ophélia, 1979) - Dominica

Spouge explosion - Aubrey Mann & The Lunar 7 (Here I Am Come And Take Me / Spouge Explosion, 1976) - Barbados

Ti Gaçon - Ibo Combo (Café, 1972) - Haiti

More Soul Soungs

Soul from Panama in 12 tracks

Caribbean Soul: 20 awesome tracks

Jamaicans Got Soul

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revolttv Our rhythm. Our blues. Our rap. Our hip-hop. Our jazz. Our soul. Our reggae. Our Afro-beats. Our country. Our rock. Our disco. Our funk. Our techno. Our house. Our gospel. Our spirituals.

An ode to Black culture, this June we celebrate #BlackMusicMonth ✊🏿🎼

[lyricallygames]

The Isley Brothers are an American R&B, soul, funk, and rock group that has been active since the 1950s. The group was formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1954, by brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley. Initially a gospel group, they transitioned to R&B in the late 1950s and achieved their first hit with the song "Shout" in 1959. Throughout the 1960s, the Isley Brothers had a series of successful singles, including "Twist and Shout," "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)," and "It's Your Thing." In the 1970s, they became known for their funk and soul music, with hits like "That Lady" and "Fight the Power." The Isley Brothers continued to record and tour throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with hits like "Between the Sheets" and "Contagious." The group has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. They have also received numerous Grammy Award nominations and have sold over 30 million records worldwide. Today, the group continues to perform, with Ronald Isley as the only remaining original member. Follow @lyricallygames to relive memorable concerts, insights into song lyrics, and music history. #isleybrothers #music #lyrics #lyrically #lyricallygames https://www.instagram.com/p/CqF6Db-Opl1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lambchop—The Bible (Merge)

Kurt Wagner’s 16th album as Lambchop ruminates on things, distilling epiphany from introspection and atmosphere and, as he put it in “His Song Is Sung,” “loose, abstracted thought.” The songs don’t tell stories, so much as suggest their existence. Who slumps in a home office chair late at night? Who watches a ballgame, popcorn lodged in shoes? It’s not clear that it’s Wagner, or even any flesh-and-blood person within his orbit. His songs flash by in vivid, disconnected mental images, floating on an underlying current of mood. What we see passes by. What we feel about it lingers, evocatively, just out of reach and often filtered through digital mechanisms.

It's been a while since Lambchop was anything like a country band, but The Bible is unusually layered with electronic flourishes. Take for instance, the disco-funking “Little Black Boxes,” in which autotune flutters Wagner’s cavernous, confiding voice, splitting melody into pixelated blots of sound.  The bass/drums/guitar gyrate in tight, artificial syncopation: funk, but idealized and de-humanized. A chorus, trilled by a full, exuberant gospel choir, rides the bump, bump, bump of triumphant rhythm like an amusement park. It’s worth noting that in the early 2020s, when god-damned everything about life has gotten almost unrecognizable, their refrain of “nothing, nothing has changed the way I feel for you,” sounds both old-fashioned and a bit radical.

The autotune and the gloss of synthetic instrumentation pops up all over the place, though, not just in the bangers. “Daisy” goes full piano ballad, letting Wagner’s tune meander through late-night-jazz runs and flourishes, but here, too, Wagner’s voice frays with electric manipulation, finding an uncanny valley even in the most familiar country rock territories. 

The cut that lets the chaos in, though, is “Police Dog Blues,” a bleary post-apocalyptic vision that is nonetheless lush with Stax horns, insinuating bass and a superb flight of soul singing from Madison Hallman. Seriously, it recalls Merry Clayton. The song was reportedly inspired by the George Floyd protests, and while it doesn’t directly reference these events, it distills some of that summer’s simmering rage. Listen to how fuzz guitar corrodes the glorious vocal counterpoint, and you can hear protest music colliding with the events it protests. 

Elsewhere, Wagner doubles back to the country touchstones, as in, for instance, the way that “Dylan at the Mousetrap,” comes wreathed in Paul Niehaus’ pedal steel. And yet even here, a chilly, electronic glamour washes over, filling cavernous sonic spaces with cold, pitch-black existential angst. The album’s lyrics are about all kinds of things, but its sound is about being isolated and frightened with contact only through digital interface. 

Jennifer Kelly

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: The Drifters New Stereo Recordings of the Original Artists 2010.