Author archive for Chris Wells

  • New Clinton Biog

    By Chris Wells on June 19, 2014
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    Coming on July 17 from Omnibus Press is George Clinton & The Cosmic Odyssey Of The P-Funk Empire, the...

  • Lively Up Motown!

    By Chris Wells on June 16, 2014
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    They’re back! After two sold out shows at Southbank Centre with their Catch A Fire tribute to Bob Marley...

  • Summer Of One Love – Update

    By Chris Wells on June 16, 2014
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    The annual One Love Festival has had to move venue – due to incredible ticket demand. The weekend event will...

  • Wesley Bangs The Drum

    By Chris Wells on June 16, 2014
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    Former JBs leader and trombonist extraordinaire, Fred Wesley is to play a one-off gig at The Drum in Birmingham...

  • Bunny For BFI

    By Chris Wells on May 19, 2014
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    As part of the African Odysseys series of films, an umbrella event that has been running for seven years...

  • Black Sunshine

    By Chris Wells on May 19, 2014
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    By Dan Dodds Legend has it that the aspiring classic rock star has to live fast and die young,...

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    Somi Extra!

    By Chris Wells on May 19, 2014
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    The May issue of Echoes stars American-African jazz-soul artist Somi on its cover, to tie in with the release...

  • Motown 7s Box – Rare & Unreleased Vinyl

    By Chris Wells on May 16, 2014
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    Following last year’s release of Volume 1 of the Motown 7s Box, the label once more reveals more of...

  • Reel Soul

    By Chris Wells on May 15, 2014
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    New from Reel People Music, after five hard months of compiling, comes Soul Love 2014, a very fine selection...

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    Lee Fields: A Little Determination

    By Chris Wells on May 8, 2014
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    Back in 2012 we talked to Lee Fields about his long and variable career leading up to the release...