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Previously Unreleased Aretha Franklin Song Surfaces For Juneteenth

A previously unreleased version of Aretha Franklin’s Never Gonna Break My Faith has been dropped to mark the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in America.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Aretha Franklin, pop, soul, USA

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Australian Charts: Vika & Linda Bull Score Their First No 1 Album With ‘Akilotoa’

by Gavin Ryan

Vika & Linda (Bull) land their first No.1 Album in their native Australia this week as their collection called “Akilotoa (Anthology 1994-2006)” debuts at the top of the ARIA Albums chart.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Australian charts, blues, folk, roots, soul, Vika & Linda

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John Fogerty Covers Bill Withers

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty and his sons and daughter Shane and Tyler (Hearty Har) and Kelsy have recorded a cover of Bill Withers’ classic ‘Lean On Me’ with a special message for the world.

Tagged as: 60s, Bill Withers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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Ceelo Green Has Made An Album With Dan Auerbach

by Paul Cashmere

Ceelo Green has recruited The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach to create an album he says is “like if Al Green did a country album”.

Tagged as: 00s, Black Keys, CeeLo Green, Dan Auerbach, soul, USA

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Nile Rodgers and Chic Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 8 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nile Rodgers Launches Youth To The Front Fund

by Music-News.com

Nile Rodgers is pushing to end systematic racism with his We Are Family Foundation’s new Youth to the Front Fund.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, charity, fuck, Nile Rodgers, R&B, soul, USA, Youth to the Front

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Vika and Linda Are About To Start Their First Studio Album in 14 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Vika and Linda Bull are finally going back into the studio to record their first album in 14 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, soul, Vika and Linda Bull

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Human Nature To End Las Vegas Residency Due To COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s Human Nature have announced that their 11-year run in Las Vegas will close due to the impact of COVID-19.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Human Nature, Las Vegas, pop, soul

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Disney To Produce Musical Based On Lionel Richie Hits

by Music-News.com

A movie musical based on Lionel Richie’s greatest hits is reportedly in the works and no, they are not calling it The Lion(el) King.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Disney, Lionel Richie, pop, soul, USA

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Beyonce Applauds Class Of 2020 For Accepting Change

by Music-News.com

Beyonce has commended the Class of 2020 for putting into motion the “wheels of change” in a powerful commencement speech for a YouTube special.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies Aged 69

by Paul Cashmere

Bonnie Pointer, of the legendary soul group The Pointer Sisters, has passed away at age 69. No cause of death has been given.

Tagged as: 70s, Bonnie Pointer, Pointer Sisters, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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Vika & Linda To Release ‘Akilotoa’ Anthology

by Paul Cashmere

Mushroom’s Bloodlines will release the first compilation from Vika & Linda Bull in June.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, roots, soul, Vika & Linda

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The Badloves To Play The Same Place As The Beatles, Festival Hall Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves will stream live from Melbourne’s iconic Festival Hall on 29 May, the same venue The Beatles played their only-ever Melbourne show.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Michael Spiby, rock, soul, The Badloves

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Adele Shows Off Slim New Figure

by Music-News.com

Adele turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day, she included a new picture of herself, revealing her slim figure.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, soul, UK

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The Badloves Debut Video For First New Song In 20 Years ‘Soulbrothertruckin’song’

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves have a video for ‘Soulbrothertruckin’song’, their first new song in 20 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Michael Spiby, rock, soul, The Badloves

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Renee Geyer image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Renee Geyer To Perform For Memo Music Hall Live Stream Series

by Paul Cashmere

Memo Music Hall will feature Renee Geyer live as part of the 2020 Live Stream From Memo’ series.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, R&B, Renee Geyer, soul

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Adele ‘2020’ Is Looking Doubtful

by Music-News.com

Adele previously suggested she was looking to release her fourth album later this year – but it seems her plans have been derailed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, soul, UK

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Tom Jones, Forum theatre Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Tom Jones Tells Fans To Abide By Self Distancing Laws

by Music-News.com

Tom Jones has issued a rallying plea to his fans, calling on them to heed government advice and he’s also thanked Britain’s National Health Service for their efforts during the current crisis.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, pop, rock, soul, Tom Jones, UK

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Rihanna and Jack Dorsey Donate To Domestic Violence Victims In COVID-19 Pandemic

by Music-News.com

Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation have joined forces with Twitter CEO Jack, 43, to send the huge sum to the Mayor’s Fund to “address a surge in domestic violence” in LA during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, pop, R&B, Rihanna, soul, USA

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R. Kelly Denied Early Release

by Music-News.com

A New York judge has shot down R. Kelly’s bid for an early prison release amid coronavirus concerns.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, pop, R. Kelly, R&B, soul, USA

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Bill Withers Passes Away At Age 81

by Paul Cashmere

Soul legend Bill Withers has died from heart complications at the age of 81.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bill Withers, soul, USA

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Rumer Collaborates With Nashville Songwriter For Next Album

by Music-News.com

Acclaimed British singer Rumer has recorded a new album full of tracks written by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Hugh Prestwood.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Easy Listening, Pakistan, pop, Rumer, soul, UK

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Dionne Warwick Indicates She May Be Ready To Retire

by Music-News.com

Dionne Warwick, who has been in show-business for almost six decades and has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, has admitted she will only retire if her vocals and looks fade.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Dionne Warwick, pop, soul, USA

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Watch Highlights of the Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons Reunion for John Power

by Paul Cashmere

On 17 March 2019 Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons reformed for a one-off show to celebrate the life and music of their former bass player John Power.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, Jo Jo Zep, Joe Camilleri, John Power, R&B, rock, soul, The Falcons

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Brand New I’m Talking ‘Holy Word’ Remixes Released

by Paul Cashmere

Brand new remixes of ‘Holy Word’ by I’m Talking have popped up.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, dance, I'm Talking, Kate Ceberano, pop, R&B, soul

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Amy Winehouse To Receive A Walk of Fame Plaque In Camden

by Music-News.com

Amy Winehouse is to receive a plaque at Camden Markets in the UK.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Amy Winehouse, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, UK

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Prince Estate Reveals Next Round of Reissues

by Paul Cashmere

The next round of Prince reissues will be 2001’s ‘The Rainbow Children’ and 2002’s ‘One Nite Alone’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, One Nite Alone, pop, Prince, R&B, rock, soul, The Rainbow Children, USA

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Janelle Monae Is Recovering From Mercury Poisoning

by Paul Cashmere

Janelle Monae is returning to full health after suffering from mercury poisoning.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Janelle Monae, pop, R'n'B, soul, USA

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Doug Parkinson To Perform The Music Of Van Morrison Across Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Australian rock stalwart Doug Parkinson will take the music of Irish stalwart Van Morrison on tour across Australia for a good chunk of 2020.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, blues, country, Doug Parkinson, Ireland, rock, soul, Van Morrison

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Andrew Roachford Receives MBE From Princess Anne

by Music-News.com

Andrew Roachford, who is the main force behind the band Roachford, was honoured with the title for his services to music on Wednesday (29.01.20) at Buckingham Palace, where he was joined by his mother Kathleen, brother Stephen and cousin Louise Roachford-Gould.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, pop, Roachford, soul, UK

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Khruangbin Team Up With Leon Bridges For C-Side

by Tim Cashmere

Houston-based instrumental trio Khruangbin – known for their fusion of styles from soul to R&B to country to psychedelic rock – have teamed up with modern soul man Leon Bridges for the most effortlessly cool tune you have heard in ages.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, funk, Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, rock, soul, Texas

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