Here is the super-fantabulous Sharon Jones with her mighty band, the Dap-Kings , doing up the holiday season just right…..from NPR Music.
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Give the People What they Want…
I came home from work tonight excited to discover that my post-woman delivered my copy of Give the People What they Want today. The mighty Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are back! This recording was due out back in August but I understand it… Read More
Earworm alert – Groove Me
Suddenly and for no apparent reason, the old soul tune, Groove Me popped into my head. It may be there for a while. Here’s my favourite version of it, by Leroy Sibbles. Here’s the original by King Floyd
Solomon Burke RIP
Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at 70. I think Mr. Burke was a great singer and performer. His music gets a lot of play here at Anchovy World Headquarters.
Nothing’s Impossible
I’m listening to the new CD by soul master Solomon Burke. This music is produced by the late Willie Mitchell, who died in January of this year. What a great partnership. The combination of Burke’s magical voice, gospel organ, lush strings and punchy soul horns… Read More
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