Video by Bret Primack aka JazzVideoGuy
Filed under: Jazz, Video, Education, Gary Bartz
March 29, 2011 • 8:30 am 0
Aretha Franklin – Take a Look: Complete on Columbia
Take a Look demonstrates how Aretha was born the “Queen of Soul,” paying loving care and attention to every facet of her years at Columbia.
The package includes CDs of Aretha’s seven full-length albums for Columbia; two CDs reflecting her collaborations with producers Bobby Scott (in 1963) and Clyde Otis (in 1964); and a bonus CD of singles produced by Bob Johnston and rarities that were “sweetened” and released after Aretha left the label.
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Filed under: Video, Aretha Franklin, Columbia, R&B, Soul
March 20, 2011 • 9:10 am 1
Orlando Julius and The Afro Sounders on VoodooFunk
If you’re a Nigerian over the age of 25, then you probably know who Orlando Julius is. If you don’t, then your parents do. Orlando was and is a big deal in Nigeria and the neighboring countries. While his work is known to fellow West Africans, and diggers into West African music, he’s certainly not a household name globally. I’m glad to see his work get more spotlight. Frank Gossner of VoodooFunk fame is the brainchild behind this release. It’s the best Orlando Julius I’ve ever heard, and believe me, I’ve heard plenty. This was the music our parents played. Go pick this one up. The booklet, pictures and liner notes alone are worth it. Orlando himself wrote it. Forget the CD, get the LP for the full experience.
Filed under: Afrobeat, Funk, Video, Vinyl, Afro Sounders, Highlife, Juju, Nigeria, Orlando Julius, Voodoo Funk
