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Freddie Jackson Release New Album Personal Reflections  After releasing nine albums from 1985 till 2004 Freddie Jackson is back with his new album Personal Reflections. This album consist of ten 'old school' tracks. One of them is "Back Together Again" a duet with Meli'sa Morgan. For a complete interview see this link http://www.thabiz.com/freddiejacksoninterview.htm.

Luther Vandross, the American soulsinger died on the 1st of july at age 54. Robert Cavanaugh, the hospital spokesman said 'Luther had a peaceful passing under the watchful eye of friends, family and the medical support team'. His healthiness was not so good after his stroke in april 2003. Luther sold more than 25 milion copies worldwide. Funeral services will be held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, located at 1076 Madison Avenue (at 81st Street) New York, New York on Wednesday and Thursday, July 6 and 7 with public viewings from 4:00pm - 9:00pm. The Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 8 at Riverside Church, located at 490 Riverside Drive, New York, New York scheduled for 12:00pm. This has been a terrible year for losing one of the greatest soul singers. Luther Vandross, RIP Luther Vandross Died at age 54

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Nick Ashford of the famous songwriter/producer duo Ashford and Simpson died in New York on August 22, 2011.

Nick Ashford Together with Valerie Simpson started their career in the mid-1960s, writing for artists such as The 5th Dimension, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. Their work with Ray Charles brought them to the attention of Motown chief Berry Gordy. They joined Motown and started writing songs for Marvin Gaye. Later on they produces three albums for the Diana Ross and the Supremes. Gladys Knight and the pips song some Ashford & Simpson penned songs.

In 1974, Ashford & Simpson married and resumed their career as a duo with the Warner Bros. album, Gimme Something Real. This was followed by the hit singles, "Don't Cost You Nothin'" (1977), "It Seems To Hang On" (1978), "Is It Still Good to Ya" (1978), "Found a Cure" (1979), "Street Corner" (1982), and their biggest hit, "Solid", released in 1984.

Nick Ashford died of complications from throat cancer. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Nick Ashford RIP

 

Free Soul Jazz CDClaim your FREE 13 track Smooth Jazz compilation ’13 for the holidays 2012'featuring Chris Standring, Marc Antione, Paul Brown , Shilts and other great artists when you purchase a smooth jazz album from Soul Brother whilst stocks last. Orders can be placed on line, over the phone or collected in store. limited to one FREE CD per customer. **Please mention the offer when you order**

We've only got 20 of these so be quick!

 

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The Single BOOGIELAND (out now) : an amazing SOUL/DISCO/FUNK/POP hymn. Extract of the concept Album to come soon.

Discover the Video MOONSHOES playing with SOUL TRAIN. Mythical and irresistible line dance images of the 70’s, never published before, of this incredible show.

The Album BOOGIELAND : a journey in Blaxploitation, recorded in his own studio by multi-instrumentist Gilles Paulet, a musical Disco monk, a dignified new figure and spokesman of this blue-eyed soul. Bringing the 70’s back to life with this music which could be the imaginary original theme of a movie. Simply to please those who enjoyed : Earth Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Deodato, Isaac Hayes, The Jacksons, Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, KC & the sunshine band, Crusaders… Are they good enough for you ?! Produced, composed, performed, arranged, recorded & mixed by Gilles Paulet.

Check it out on.

http://www.myspace.com/mymoonshoes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/moonshoes/id285499410
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tzFWg4sizsI

Vesta Williams

New York, NY  March 20, 2013

Vesta’s New Single, “Better Days” is the #1 Most Added Song On The National Urban Adult Music Charts This Week! Adds included: WDAS Philly, WBAV Charlotte, WTTH Atlantic City, WTUG Birmingham, WAGH Columbus-Ga, KOKY Little Rock, WMPZ Chattanooga, WKXI Jackson and WAKB Augusta.

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Lamar Thomas Prom Clips

Send For Me, R & B, Soulful track, taken from the new CD, "Dry Water Wet Tears"



Your Love (Give it all 2 Me)

Your Love (Give it all 2 Me)
If we build it

Someone (Lay it Down)
Woody Cunningham Dies

Woody Cunningham of the popular 80s group Kleeer has died on 9th January 2010. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Bowie, Maryland, with his family. May he rest in Peace. My condolences, and God's blessings to the Cunninghams family!

 

 

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Funky Town Grooves

This month FunkTownGrooves.com will giveaway free CDs. To win one of these CDs you must answer this question: In which two countries is FunkyTownGrooves based? 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:

Robert ten Brink from the Netherlands (First Circle - Boys Nights Out)

Thomas del Pozo from Canada (Syreeta - Set My Love In Motion)

 

This contest has already ended on 12/20/2011

 

FUNKY TOWN GROOVES
Randy Muller In Store Soulbrothers Records Randy Muller will be instore at Soul Brother Records on Saturday 13th November 2010 at 2pm to sign copies of the three Brass Construction albums that we are releasing in November (see here for details) and to chat to fans about his life and work. Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet this highly influential musician and producer.

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