Friday, 11 May 2007

James Brown remembrance

James Brown Passed Away (Ben Heine ©)

James Brown Passed Away (Ben Heine ©)

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James Brown Video

James Brown- Sex Machine / Soul Power

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James Brown

James Brown

James Joseph Brown (born May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina) is an African American entertainer, having worked as a singer, songwriter, and record producer during his career. Brown, recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century music, was a prime influence in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk, a genre he is associated with as its primary founder. His quick ascent to iconic status can be attributed to his rejection of traditional music formulas, and becoming a symbol of self-motivation and achievement in the face of racism against African Americans. more...

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Arthur Conley

Good day !
This is a link to an article, in Dutch, about the release of a new cd Dvd.
The Dvd is the recording of a concert of the soulsinger in Amsterdam in the
80's.
Amsterdam is also the city where he lived the last years of his life, he died
novermber 2003.

http://geschiedenis.vpro.nl/artikelen/33518919/

Wednesday, 9 May 2007

Mary Wells - 'Two Lovers' - Audio

Mary Wells Two Lovers Instrumental & Acapella Mix

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Mary Wells

Mary Wells

Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943–July 26, 1992) was an American soul and R&B singer. She was one of the signature voices of the Motown sound, most famous for her 1964 hit "My Guy". more...

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