Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds: The Jazz Funk Collection (Robinsongs)

Donald Byrd's illustrious career can be dissected into two parts,firstly his success as a solo artist on Blue Note Records for which he made over twenty albums and secondly as an educator at Howard University Washington D.C.

Flevans: Accumulate (Jalapeno Records)

By now the word is spreading about this multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer who mixes an eclectic yet accessible style that falls between the genres of funk, breaks, soul and electronica...

The Haggis Horns: Stand Up For Love (Haggis Records)

The Haggis Horns magic returns, after 2-years in the making with this, their 5th and o-so-glorious latest album, "Stand Up For Love". I'm pleased to say, it's back to belter basics for this highly enterprising outfit...

King Rooster : Dirty States Of Mind

The King Rooster consistently put out exciting and vital 45's and this I can safely say, is no exception. Yet again they have raised the bar and shown what a real to

Rhea Sun: Train (Macklife Records)

Rhea Sun’s classy debut “Train”, released on UK r&b royal Mark Morrison’s revitalised MacLlife label, arrives bang-on-time to turn up the heat on the charts with its soul-soaked summer vibe...

Haggis Horns: Haggis Express (Haggis Records)

It’s hard not to be riveted to the spot by this one. You hear the mighty mid-tempo rhythm groove and you can’t help but gooseneck...

On The Spot: Hefe

Adorned with a fluid and ripping guitar solo that gives way to a blistering organ outburst that conjures up the sonic delights of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express...

Carlene Graham: Online (Carlene Graham Productions)

Carlene Graham may be in lockdown in Southern Spain but her talent and creativity are far from quarantined, as she delivers her latest standout album "Online"...

Smoove & Turrell: Fade Away (Jalapeno Records)

Smoove & Turrell unleash "Fade Away" from their highly anticipated album, Stratos Bleu, featuring on-point authentic soul production from Steve Smoove and modern soul vocal hero John Turrell...

Aladean Kheroufi : Sorry If I Hurt You

This retro-soul revivalist tag maybe stapled on to him, due to this vintage soul slice of blessedness on offer but it suits his vibe with its eccentric depth.