Archive for 2014

  • Wayne ‘Sleng Teng’ Smith Dies

    By Chris Wells on February 20, 2014
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    The man who originated the famous ‘Sleng Teng’ rhythm, Wayne Smith, died in Jamaica on Monday, February 17. He...

  • Big Skamouth

    By Chris Wells on February 14, 2014
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    The biannual ska, rocksteady, Mod R&B, Reggae and northern soul gathering that is Skamouth will next take place at...

  • Eric Roberson: Between The Lines

    By Chris Wells on February 12, 2014
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    New Jersey soul star Eric Roberson has just been over to the UK for a series of live shows....

  • Yellow Fever

    By Chris Wells on February 4, 2014
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    Look for reggae warrior Yellowman and his compadre Dillinger on a five-date UK tour this month and next. The dynamic...

  • Bunny Rugs Is Dead

    By Chris Wells on February 3, 2014
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    William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, former lead singer of Third World, has died in a Miami hospital. He had been...

  • Anna Gordy-Gaye Dies

    By Chris Wells on January 31, 2014
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    Anna Gordy Gaye, Marvin Gaye’s ex-wife and older sister to Motown founder Berry Gordy, died early this morning, January...

  • Shining Jules

    By Chris Wells on January 27, 2014
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    UK singer-songwriter Jules Rendell, blessed with a unique soul-jazz sound that has flavours of Minnie Riperton, John Mayer and Alicia...

  • Zara Knows

    By Chris Wells on January 16, 2014
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    Supporting her superb new album If You Knew Her, the very fine Zara McFarlane is to hit the road...

  • Ronny Jordan Dies

    By Chris Wells on January 15, 2014
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    British guitarist Ronny Jordan, one of the musicians at the forefront of the Acid Jazz movement in the early...

  • Womack At The Double

    By Chris Wells on January 14, 2014
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    Soul legend Bobby Womack is back again! He will play two live shows before the end of this month...