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Here are some great Soul Original Vinyl Albums that have recently arrived for you to check for your collection, we have added clips for most titles so you can hear them before you buy. All records are one -offs so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on line , over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon -sat 10 -7 and Sun 11-5.

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Willie Mitchel Passed Away Soul music lost a great legend on January 5th. Willie Mitchell was responsible for the music of Al Green and the entire sound of Memphis based record label Hi-Records. Poppa Willie passed away at age 81 and leaves a tremendous catalog of classics behind. Dutch music collector Djef, who manages the Originals section at online jukebox 22tracks, selected 22 gems as an ode to him and his legacy.

Mitchell produced sparkling jewels like Al Green's Let's Stay Together and diamonds in the rough such as Could I Be Falling In Love by the more obscure Syl Johnson. Rather than having a hard time keeping up with the pace of music, the distinguished sound he once wrote the blueprint for remains timeless. Do You Feel Me by Anthony Hamilton, produced by The Bomb Squad's Hank Shocklee and arranged by Willie Mitchell is a perfect example of how the sound of Hi-Records is still very much sought-after in today's music.
Gerlad Levert

Gerald Levert, the son of  O' Jays Eddie Levert, is no longer here. He passed away on 10th of november at age of 40 due to a heart attack. 

Gerald started with the group Levert back in 1985 where he recorded the album 'I Get Hot' and followed by Bloodline in 1986. Levert consist of the trio Gerald Levert, brother Sean Levert and Marc Gordon. The Big Throwdown, and Just Coolin', released in 1987 and 1988, respectively, both received gold certification. Beginning in the 1990s, Gerald began dividing his time between LeVert, and his solo career, but the band released three more albums.

During his solo career Gerald recorded nine albums, such as Private Line, Groove on, Father & Son with his father Eddie, Gerald's World and Gerald's last album Do I Speak For The World. Gerald also participated in LSG the project with Johnny Gill and Keith Sweat in 1997 and 2003.

He also produced several tracks for artists like Miki Howard, James Ingram, Geoff McBrideKeith Washington and others.

In the eighties and ninetees he was, for me, one of the biggest musical creaters and inspirators. My heart and Condolences go out to the Levert Family.

Rest In Peace Gerald.

Mark @ SoulAndFunkMusic.com


 
A message from Jessie who's a friend of the daughter of Dick Griffey: I am bearing some sad news. Dick Griffey father of my friend Carolyn Griffey has passed away  this morning.  He was the CEO of Solar Records (Sound Of Los Angeles Records), manager and producer who brought us Shalamar, The Whispers, Lakeside, Dynasty, Midnight Starr etc. It would be nice if you give him a mention on your radio shows and play some of the songs from the groups he created on the Solar Record Label.Those of you with publications lets write up and remember that he was to the disco funk era, to what Berry Gordy was to cross over soul. He was a music pioner who should be remembered on this day.

Jessie x

Check this site for the Solar history.

Afgelopen dinsdag, in cafe de bonte paard te Laren, is de nieuwe Soulshow gepresenteerd. Niemand minder dan George Duke heeft de eerste CD aan Ferry Maat overhandigd. De tracklisting van de CDs zijn te vinden op de soulshow website.
George Duke overhandigde de CD aan Ferry Maat Ferry gaf een Speech
George Duke overhandigt CD aan Ferry Ferry Maat geeft speech
Mark met George Duke op de foto Funkateer met George op de foto
MarkB with George Duke Funkateer with George Duke

Jeffrey Osborne - A Time For Love Former member of LTD, Jeffrey Osborne, just finished recording his new album 'A Time For Love' on Saguaro Road records. This album is released after 8 years from  his latest 2005 album 'From The Soul'. This albums consist of twelve songs. A lot of them are real soul covers. He collaborated on this album with different well known artists like George Duke, Paul Jackson Jr., Chaka Khan, also with other less known artists like Everette Harp, Rick Braun, and Kamasi Washington.

Date : Saturday , 11th of December , 2004 ( after Candy Dulfer's show ) Venue : Paradiso Address : Weteringschans , Amsterdam xtra : possibly an autograph-session contact/info see guestbook
Isaac Hayes

.The silky smooth soul legend checked himself into an undisclosed Memphis hospital on Tuesday to be treated for exhaustion, according to published reports.

No immediate word on the 63-year-old Hayes' condition. His agent could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

However, Hayes' longtime songwriting partner, David Porter, told Memphis' Commercial Appeal newspaper: "He's just overworked and had been in Atlantic City performing, the D.C. area performing and in Tunica [Mississippi] a couple of nights ago. He was just overworked."

But, Porter added, "He's doing much better."

 

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La Toya Jackson This month FunkTownGrooves.com will giveaway free CDs. To win one of these CDs you must answer this question: Who is that Girl in the Picture on the Left and which two albums of her are reissued by Funkytowngrooves.com? Send the solution and the name of the CD of your choice and your postal address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. FunkyTownGrooves will pick at random five winners. Next week we announce the winners on soulandfunkmusic.com.

You can win a CD from the following list:
Bloodstone - Party / Blue Magic - Welcome Back / Skyy - From The Left Side / First Circle - Boys Night Out / Fonzi Thornton - Pumpin' / Tease - Tease / JM Silk - Hold On To Your Dream / James "DTrain" Williams - In Your Eyes / James "DTrain" Williams - Miracles Of The Heart
The winners of Last week are: Thierry Boulanger, Belgium, Alvar Pärn, Estonia, Corey Moy, USA, Piers Napper, UK, Mal Mace, USA

John Whitehead, a prominent R&B artist best known for the 1979 hit song "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now," was shot dead Tuesday the 11th of may.

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The Return of “Gina Carey...The Songbird”Gico Music’s Gina Carey...The Songbird will sing her way back into our hearts on January 31st, with the release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.”

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New release Keith Sweat Album - Just me 
New release Keith Sweat Album - Just me 
New release Keith Sweat Album - Just me 
 Set for release May 13, JUST ME is Keith's first studio record in six years, and his debut for Atco. Loaded with the classic smooth and sexy grooves and soulful vocals that first minted him a superstar two decades ago with Make It Last Forever, JUST ME is signature Sweat. Highlights include duets with Keyshia Cole, Paisley Bettis and Athena. Cage plus the scorching Sweat jam "Just Wanna Sex You." J&R is located at 23 Park Row, New York, NY (212.238.9191).

See for tracklisting CD Just Me
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 Set for release May 13, JUST ME is Keith's first studio record in six years, and his debut for Atco. Loaded with the classic smooth and sexy grooves and soulful vocals that first minted him a superstar two decades ago with Make It Last Forever, JUST ME is signature Sweat. Highlights include duets with Keyshia Cole, Paisley Bettis and Athena. Cage plus the scorching Sweat jam "Just Wanna Sex You." J&R is located at 23 Park Row, New York, NY (212.238.9191).

See for tracklisting CD Just Me
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See for tracklisting CD Just Me

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