Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Issue 1053

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THE OFFICIAL 1ST STOP FOR MUSIC WRITING, COMMENT, INTEGRITY, OPINION AND LISTINGS

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Marcus Collins @bluesandsoul.com

Marcus Collins: Aiming higher and Higher

This month finds 2011 ‘X Factor’ finalist and runner-up Marcus Collins further pioneering his UK Top 10 self-titled debut album with the release of its second single - the punchy, brassy "Mercy"...

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Khari Cabral Simmons @bluesandsoul.com Khari Cabral Simmons @bluesandsoul.com Khari Cabral Simmons @bluesandsoul.com Khari Cabral Simmons @bluesandsoul.com

Khari Cabral Simmons: Hot prospects

Pete Lewis interviews Atlanta, Georgia bass-player/producer Khari Cabral Simmons about his current solo album "Clementine Sun" and its uplifting fusion of soul, bossa nova and jazz flavours

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Brenda Russell @bluesandsoul.com

Brenda Russell: Soulsational

Pete Lewis interviews eclectic Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Brenda Russell, who this April returns to London for her first UK show in over two decades as part of Dome’s 20th Anniversary celebrations

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Larry Graham @bluesandsoul.com  Photo - YOKO YAMASHITA

Larry Graham & Graham Central Station: All about the funk

Pete Lewis interviews iconic Oakland, California-raised bass-player/vocalist Larry Graham, as the one-time Sly & The Family Stone member and Graham Central Station frontman prepares for his upcoming London live date...

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Maverick Sabre @bluesandsoul.com

Maverick Sabre: Maverick in the making

Pete Lewis chats to London-born, Irish-raised Maverick Sabre. Whose unique blend of hip hop-inspired, haunting vocals and soul/folk songwriting is currently being showcased on his debut album "Lonely Are The Brave"

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Lamar Thomas @bluesandsoul.com

Lamar Thomas: Soulful reflections

Pete Lewis talks to Pennsylvania-based veteran singer/songwriter/producer Lamar Thomas. Who - now in his 44th year in the business - has just released his soulful new album "Dry Water Wet Tears"

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Sylenna Johnson @bluesandsoul.com

Sylenna Johnson - Underrated… What!

It seems strange that a lady who has had a multitude of Grammy nominations should be considered 'underrated' or as Syleena states “underestimated.” She is five albums deep and she has dropped some great cuts...

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Gamble & Huff @bluesandsoul.com

Gamble & Huff: That Philly feelin'

Pete Lewis meets Kenny Gamble - one half of the legendary Philadelphia songwriting/production duo Gamble & Huff, who are currently celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their equally-iconic Philadelphia International label...

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Deep Street Soul @bluesandsoul.com

Deep Street Soul: Deeper than deep

Deep Street Soul are; Sol Loco, Papa 'J' Hunter, Matt 'MG' Green and Queen of the Hammond Monique 'Mon Cherie' Boggia. I was lucky to catch, in my opinion, their incredible drummer Agostino 'Soul Loco' Soldati for

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Rebecca Ferguson @bluesandsoul.com

Rebecca Ferguson: Soulful reflections

Known nationwide for her authentically-soulful vocals, saw her finish runner-up in the 2010 series of UK TV talent show ‘The X-Factor’, singer/songwriter Rebecca Ferguson this month releases her highly-anticipated debut album Heaven

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THE GOOD FOOT @Madame JoJo's (Every Friday 10pm-3am) Soho, London

Madame Jojo's presents one of the UK's most acclaimed DJ's, Snowboy, for a Friday night residency- 'The Good Foot' features original and authentic Sixties and Seventies Deep Funk, Soul, Rare Groove, Boogaloo, Mambo and R&B

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Floridita Live @bluesandsoul.comMitch Winehouse in action at Floridita, London 10/01/12

Floridita Live London

Floridita Live offers an exciting array of live entertainment throughout the week, showcasing at least two great bands every night from 7pm and open until the early hours of the morning.

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