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Diggin' in the Crates, Reviews

Revisiting Michael Jackson's Golden Years

I don't know of too many adult vocalists (male or female) who sound better than Michael Jackson did when he was still in his formative stages. Young Michael's range and phrasing surprise me to this day--just take this early...

Dar  |  02/24/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Oh, Baby, Give Me One More Chance

Over seventy Michael Jackson fans re-enacted the legendary "Thriller" choreography in Times Square in an attempt to break the world record, likely failed. [NYT] Is "Diary of a Madman" by the Gravediggaz at the top of your 10 Best...

Ro  |  10/31/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

Ledisi to Make a Joyful Noise With 'It's Christmas'

As SoulBounce first reported in June, Ledisi has a Christmas album on the way and now the cover art and tracklisting have surfaced to whet our appetites for her tidings of joy. The simple yet beautiful cover gives a nod...

Butta  |  08/27/2008 at 1:40 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rewind

Leon Ware's Influence on Marvin Gaye

Last night on PBS, "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On" aired as part of its American Masters series. The documentary focused on Marvin's life, especially his emergence as a politically conscious soul singer. Gaye, a multi-instrumentalist and composer, often arranged and...

ill Mami  |  05/08/2008 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Soul-Poll

Holiday Soul-Poll Results: It's Gonna Be A 'Silent Night' 'This Christmas'

Now this is a surprise. After falling behind early, The Temptations pulled ahead of the pack and put the smack down on The Jackson 5, Nat King Cole, and even Donny Hathaway in our last Soul-Poll of 2007. Over half of the poll voters...

Butta  |  12/24/2007 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Soul-Poll

Hark The Soul-Poll Needs Your Vote

Fa la la la la la la la la.We're in a holly jolly kinda mood here at SoulBounce with the Christmas season upon us and lots of spiked eggnog to go 'round. So your friendly SB editors have made an...

Butta  |  12/06/2007 at 11:30 AM  |  Permalink

Soul-Poll

SOUL-POLL: What Is The Best Classic Soul Christmas Song?

Tis the season to have a holiday-themed Soul-Poll! Now that the Christmas season is in full swing there's no better time than the present to break out your Christmas albums, and in any household that loves soul music there are...

Butta  |  11/28/2007 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink