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Op 8 & 9 april 2017 vindt in de Jaarbeurs Utrecht de 47ste editie van Mega Platen en CD beurs plaats. Een evenement dat in de afgelopen jaren internationale naam en faam heeft verworven als de plek voor de meest uitgebreide vinylcollecties, exposities, boekpresentaties en signeersessies. Ook biedt de beurs het grootste muziekaanbod ter wereld en kunnen bezoekers muzikanten tegenkomen die op zoek zijn naar hun eigen originele platen.

Saph Records by Phil Boogie Times Kraam nummer 408 Specialist of 80's Disco Funk

We heard the sad news that David Peaston has died on the 1st of February. Peaston started his career in 1989 with his debut album 'Introducing: David Peaston' on Geffen Rcords. A few years later in 1991 David recorded 'Mixed Emotions' on MCA. He also collaborated with Gladys Knight. May David Rest in Peace. He shall be missed.

Scott Preston of cincygroove.com had the pleasure to sit down with Cincinnati's own Bootsy Collins and talk with him about his numerous musical projects and his restaurant/music museum that he has started with Jeff Ruby. Some of his notable projects he is involved in include a Fallen Soldiers memorial cd that includes Charlie Daniels and George Duke that will help raise funds for a Fallen Soldiers memorial to built here in Cincinnati. Bootsy is also heavily involved in bringing national attention to the history and influence that King Records has had on music.

Don't miss the opportunity to bag some of these new arrival Original 45's for your collection , all are in great condition. There are one or two rarities but many great tracks at affordable prices,. All titles are one -offs so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line,over the phone or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 10-7 Sun 11 -5. Click here to visit soulbrother.com

Is it possible that the release day of an album is dependent on the status of the artist? We now learn that the much heralded second album from Whitney Houston has now been pushed back to March.

As for that other star of mega status — Michael Jackson — word is that we’ll all have to wait even longer for his “Thriller” follow-up. Mention of young brown eyes, who, we’re “reliably” informed is scheduled to tour Britain later this year (Oh YEAH?!) yet another rumour suggests that he wants to buy his old record company Motown — which, naturally, has been vehemently denied by one and all.

Shirley Murdock currently hitting paydirt U.S.A. with th success of her “As We track 'Which is included on her 1985 album release. The singer is presently recording new tracks with Larry Troutman for her upcoming album from Elektra.

Hot shots Jam & Lewis together with Jesse Johnson have, reportedly, begun work on track cutting for the upcoming Time reunion album. No definite news yet on the proposed tour, however.

Mary J Blige released a new album Strength Of a Woman

Track Listing:
1 Love Yourself
2 Thick Of It
3 Set Me Free
4 It's Me
5 Glow Up
6 U + Me (Love Lesson)
7 Indestructible
8 Thank You
9 Survivor
10 Find The Love
11 Smile
12 Telling The Truth
13 Strength Of A Woman
14 Hello Father

Killer Reissues at SAPHRECORDS.COM

I just wanted to let you know I have found a large auction of modern soul, boogie, 80's funk and disco LP's on eBay. There are over 200 LP's including lots of early 80's major label classics that are surprising tough to find and a few private press obscurities. Many promo copies and most in really nice condition. These all end on Sunday, January 31st. Here is the link

http://shop.ebay.com/

On Friday evening the 9th of January at 22:00 (GMT+1) soulandfunkmusic.com will NOT be available for a few hours due to maintenance. How long it will take is not clear. During the weekend there can be some connectivity problems but this will be solved within 48 hours.