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Music Review: Otis Redding - Live in London and Paris -

Less than three months before his exultant appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival �" and just nine months prior to his tragic death �" Otis Redding toured Europe in the spring of 1967 as part of the Stax/Volt Revue, treating rapt audiences to his firebrand expressions of soul.

Headlining a roster...

Fat Possum Sign Deal With Hi -

Al Green re-issues dueSouthern blues imprint Fat Possum has joined forced with legendary soul label Hi Records and is set to delve into the company's illustrious back catalogue.Fat Possum emerged in the 90s as one of America's top labels, releasing stunning albums by RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and many more....

Marvin Gaye Would Have Been 70 This Week -

April 2 would have been the 70th birthday of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Sadly, April 1 is also the 25th anniversary of his death. All this in the year Motown turns 50.

Gaye gave Motown a social conscious with the song ‘What's Going On’ but he also gave the label its...

Motown Records Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration -

Today marks the official 50th anniversary of Motown Records, and members of some of the label’s most famous acts were on hand in the Motor City to help kick off what will be a year-long celebration for the famed label. The Four Tops’ Abdul “Duke” Fakir and members of the...

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