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Nick Ashford of the famous songwriter/producer duo Ashford and Simpson died in New York on August 22, 2011.

Nick Ashford Together with Valerie Simpson started their career in the mid-1960s, writing for artists such as The 5th Dimension, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. Their work with Ray Charles brought them to the attention of Motown chief Berry Gordy. They joined Motown and started writing songs for Marvin Gaye. Later on they produces three albums for the Diana Ross and the Supremes. Gladys Knight and the pips song some Ashford & Simpson penned songs.

In 1974, Ashford & Simpson married and resumed their career as a duo with the Warner Bros. album, Gimme Something Real. This was followed by the hit singles, "Don't Cost You Nothin'" (1977), "It Seems To Hang On" (1978), "Is It Still Good to Ya" (1978), "Found a Cure" (1979), "Street Corner" (1982), and their biggest hit, "Solid", released in 1984.

Nick Ashford died of complications from throat cancer. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Nick Ashford RIP

 

 Meli'sa Morgan has Released a New album I Remember One of my favorite artists, former member of {safm}High Fashion{/safm}  Meli'sa Morgan has released a new album "I Remember". On this 17 track album she song the same duet with Freddie Jackson "Back In Love Again".  For an interview with Meli'sa see http://www.thabiz.com/melisamorganinterview.htm

Chris Jasper LiveMark Your Calendar...

CHRIS JASPER LIVE...

Saturday, August 18 from 11PM - 1AM on Soul Central Station with Tony Ryan, WBAI 99.5FM New York.

Tune in or listen online... http://www.wbai.org

B Thompson - Evolution Feat. Enois ScrogginsPLEASE CHECK OUT B.THOMPSON FUNKY NEW CD :
B.THOMPSON's 1st cd : "EVOLUTION" (R&B 90's, FUNK 80's)
Feat. ENOIS SCROGGINS, DOGGMASTER, XL MIDDLETON, ERIKA DAVID,
WADZ, THE TOUCH FUNK, LAIDBACK, DJ DOC,... SOVAN, CHOMATIKS,...
Release Date / Sortie: June 1st 2013 / 1er Juin 2013

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I introduced a new structure for listing the albums and 12inches. You can now better view per period which albums an artist has recorded. Period 1980-1989 is the default, because these years are Black Music DB speciality. If you want see the albums/12inches of an other period you can click the appropriate years. The default album sorting order is by year (descending).

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Kashf On July 11, 2011 at 7PM Pacific Time Kashif will be featured on TV One Unsung. The show is about one of his favorite singers, Evelyn "Champagne" King. Pass this along to other Kashif fans that you know. Enjoy!

 

A message from Jessie who's a friend of the daughter of Dick Griffey: I am bearing some sad news. Dick Griffey father of my friend Carolyn Griffey has passed away  this morning.  He was the CEO of Solar Records (Sound Of Los Angeles Records), manager and producer who brought us Shalamar, The Whispers, Lakeside, Dynasty, Midnight Starr etc. It would be nice if you give him a mention on your radio shows and play some of the songs from the groups he created on the Solar Record Label.Those of you with publications lets write up and remember that he was to the disco funk era, to what Berry Gordy was to cross over soul. He was a music pioner who should be remembered on this day.

Jessie x

Check this site for the Solar history.

Japanese CDs arrived at soul brotherThe Japanese CD reissues from Atlantic and Blue Note are outstanding value giving you Japanese Quality mastering at regular prices. Choose from nearly 100 limed edition quality titles dating from the 60′s and 70′s . Many of these are on CD for the first time, or have been put of print for many years. Please order early to avoid disappoinment. You can see these and all recent Japanese imports at this link.

I just upped about 200 covers of mostly 90s artists such as Keith Sweat, Shanice, Al B Sure, Sparkle, Keith Washington, Silk, Simple Pleasure, U.N.V, Troop, Tony, Toni, Toné, Karyn White, Eric Gable, Vesta, Tashan, Gary Taylor, Jeff Redd, Vertical Hold, Joe, Portrait etc
b_275_275_16777215_00_images_stories_events_clubclassic_soultrain_30th_augustus_front.jpgSOULANDFUNKMUSIC.COM heeft 10 vrij kaartjes beschikbaar voor Soultrain Ladies Night voor vrijdag 30 aug 2013 in Club Underground te Amsterdam. Mail me jouw naam, achternaam en email adres en je ontvangt van Club Classic Events je tickets uiterst donderdag 29 augustus voor 17:00 uur in je mailbox. Soultrain is een evenement/concept vanaf de leeftijd 25 jaar en de kaarten zijn op de avond geldig tot 02:00 uur.
Funk University Bootsie Collins

Funk's most recognizable bassist Bootsy Collins unveils plans for the world's first Funk University where he will serve as Professor Los Angeles, CA -- It began with a simple message on Bootsy Collins' twitter page to his more than 400,000 followers, which simply read "If You Build It, They Will Funk." Fans had no idea he was referring to the upcoming debut of Bootsy's Funk University, an online bass school for players around the planet to study under his direction.

Bootsy’s Funk University begins its first semester on July 1, 2010 with enrollment based on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, interested players are encouraged to sign-up for exclusive information at www.thefunkuniversity.com. Registration for enrollment is set to begin in April for the summer launch.

 

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