In today’s divided world, a bit of harmony doesn’t go amiss. It’s a soft song – but durable as diamond!
Tag: Soul
20/05/2021: “Let Me Be Yours” by Lillo Thomas
Scandalously soulful, dangerously dancy. The flickering bassline and delicate synths whirl playfully in their self-confident coolness, leaving ample space for Lillo Thomas’ candle-light stained vocals….
02/04/2021: “Touch Me In The Morning” by Marlena Shaw
This soulful seventies nugget was originally a Diana Ross song, released in 1973. Marlena Shaw’s 1979 version, from Love Bites, adds a few pinches of disco…
24/03/2021: “Magic Mountain” by Eric Burdon & War
This is so cool! That effortless piano groove marries perfectly with the calm, collected drum beat. And Eric Burdon’s singing – truly the icing on…
23/02/2021: “Charlene” by Anthony Hamilton
I don’t normally go in for crooners. Can’t deny that this one is dangerously smooth though… His voice is a masterclass in raw, soulful, dozy…
24/01/2021: “Remember The Rain” by Kadhja Bonet
Incredibly stirring and dripping with melancholy, this song serves as a potent showcase of LA-based musician Kadhja Bonet’s talent. Not only does she sing beautifully,…
16/01/2021: “You Can’t Turn Me Away” by Sylvia Striplin
Funky souly goodness from start to finish. You can’t help but love this, I feel! Her voice is stunning, of course. But that groove is…
13/01/2021: “Commit” by Miraa May
This is everything a modern R’n’B song should be. Powerful, strident, yet sultry singing polishes off a thumping beat, stuttering guitar hook and hard stepping…
03/01/2021: “Inferno” by Thundercat
Kicking off with a gospel inspired vocal harmony makes a statement. It happens in hip hop, particularly when artists like FlyLo are involved. Thundercat is…
19/12/2020: “Concussion” by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
I love a good organ trio. There’s an easy going jazz funk grooviness to the format which even ‘okay’ players can tap into. Delvon Lamarr’s…