Editorial STUFF

This issue we warmly welcome our stunning cover stars, Copenhagen Soul sensations, Wafande & Duplex - otherwise known as, Black Dylan. Their fresh twist on a '60's / '70's brass led formula can only mean these gangsters of cool get our vote to stay in a musical union! Euro 2016 may be over, but we have also assembled a veritable dream team of supporting stars for you to peruse at your leisure… Last issue I stated wholeheartedly that Jazz greatness beckoned for Kandace Spings in the not too distant future… now, it's time to put our my money where our mouths are once again, so to speak, as we follow that prediction with an interview with our star in the making - as usual, remember where you heard it first! Picking up plaudits by the score, UK Soul artist Shaun Escoffery makes a very welcome return with new album “Evergreen”. Looking at Shaun, that’s exactly what I thought, man that guy doesn’t age! What’s the secret Shaun? ...You must have heard the absolutely MASSIVE trumpet led tune doing the rounds and topping most charts around the world as we speak called, “This Girl”, by Kungs Vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners. Check it out if you haven’t, tis a corker! We are lucky to have tracked down vocalist Kylie Auldist on the other side of the world, as the Aussie powerhouse, she of Bamboos and aforementioned Cookin’ on 3 Burners fame, releases her own set of fine tunes via album, ‘Family Tree”. Talking of new albums, Blues fans get a real treat this issue as we bring you an interview with long-mooted by B&S Blues’ star, Laurence Jones, as he takes a well-deserved bow with brand new album “Take Me High” ...We complete our compendium of hard to match interviews with 2 new faces, R&B bad boy Ro James, behaves impeccably for our first newbie interview - already off to a flyer in the US with his Prince-like vibe, the fact he is supporting legendary talent Maxwell at the moment, obviously won’t do his cred any harm either. Lastly, but by no means least, we also introduce fine fresh talent, Imani Williams, at 16 years of age and with the hit “Say You Do” already under her belt, it’s only a matter of time until great things beckon for this uber talented artist... There's a lot more in our print issue, follow the links to our shop if you wish to purchase the latest edition of Blues & Soul Magazine or check it out at your nearest UK newsagent - if they don't have it, ask for a "shop save" the majority of magazine retailers will be able to order B&S in for you. See you next issue! Lee Tyler (Editor)B&S