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Tom Jones, Forum Theatre, Melbourne 2014

Tom Jones Denies Collapsing Before Concert

Tom Jones has denied reports suggesting he postponed his concert in Budapest, Hungary after collapsing backstage on Tuesday.

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

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Amy Winehouse Biopic From Fifty Shades of Grey Director Coming

by Paul Cashmere

Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson has been given the go ahead to make the Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back To Black’.

Tagged as: 00s, Amy Winehouse, Back To Black, Fifty Shades Of Grey, Sam Taylor-Johnson, soul, UK

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Macy Gray Under Fire Over Statements On Piers Morgan Show

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Macy Gray has come under fire for making controversial comments about transgender women.

Tagged as: 90s, Macy Gray, Piers Morgan, soul, USA

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Brand New Heavies Had A Huge US Hit With ‘Brother Sister’ in 1994

by Paul Cashmere

The UK’s neo-soul band Brand New Heavies scored two massive albums in the USA in the 90s. When the third album ‘Brother Sister’ was released in 1994 it reached no 26 on the US R&B chart.

Tagged as: 90s, acid jazz, Australian Tour, Brand New Heavies, N’Dea Davenport, Neo-soul, Roy Ortuso, soul, UK

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Australian Albums: Jimmy Barnes Soul Deep 30 Is Number One

by Gavin Ryan

For the second time in 2022, a classic album has reclaimed the No.1 Album spot, as Jimmy Barnes’ “Soul Deep 30” returns to the top of the ARIA Charts this week, with his record-tying 14th chart-topper.

Tagged as: Australia, Jimmy Barnes, Josh Teskey, live music, Mahalia Barnes, Ross Wilson, soul, Soul Deep 30

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The Brand New Heavies Have An Australian Connection With The Happy Feet Movie

by Paul Cashmere

The Brand New Heavies have an Australian connection through the movie ‘Happy Feet’. There 1992 song ‘Jump n Move’ was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 Australian movie.

Tagged as: 90s, acid jazz, Australian Tour, Brand New Heavies, Happy Feet, Neo-soul, Roy Ortuso, soul, UK

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D.I.G. (Directions In Groove) Reform For Brand New Heavies Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australian acid jazz band D.I.G. (Directions In Groove’ will reform for their first shows in 10 years to tour with Brand New Heavies across Australia.

Tagged as: 90s, Abstract Touring, Australia, Brand New Heavies, D.I.G., Dig, Directions In Groove, Neo-soul, R&B, soul

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Grace Jones photo by Damien Loverso, music news, noise11.com

Grace Jones Closes Meltdown

by Paul Cashmere

Music legend, fashion icon and film star Grace Jones delivered a stunning performance to close her curated edition of the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown festival. Held over nine incredible days of live shows and free activities with over 20,000 tickets sold across the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Rooms, this year’s line-up featured nearly 70% global majority artists with over half of performers either women or non-binary artists.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, dance, Grace Jones, reggae, soul, UK

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Jimmy Barnes Brings His Soul Deep Into Rod Laver Arena

by Paul Cashmere

It is hard to imagine where the past 30 years has gone. I vividly remember Jimmy Barnes ‘Soul Deep’ being released 1991. We were all over it at radio.

Tagged as: Australia, Jimmy Barnes, Josh Teskey, live music, Mahalia Barnes, Ross Wilson, soul, Soul Deep 30

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Jennifer Hudson Is An EGOT Winner

by Music-News.com

Jennifer Hudson has joined a select group of entertainers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony Award.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, EGOT, Emmy, Grammy, Jennifer Hudson, Oscar, pop, soul, Tony, USA

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Grace Jones Opens 27th Meltdown Festival

by Music-News.com

Grace Jones opened her curated edition of the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown festival with an enthralling concert in the Royal Festival on Friday 10 June. Visibly ecstatic to be performing for an audience that has had to wait two years to see her live Meltdown performance due to cancellation and delay caused by the pandemic, Grace Jones opened the festival with an imperious performance full of her characteristic style, splendour and spell-binding stage presence.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, dance, Grace Jones, reggae, soul, UK

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Vika Bull Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Vika & Linda Tour Postponed

by Paul Cashmere

The Vika & Linda tour scheduled to start in Brisbane on 16 June has been postponed to August due to Vika undergoing emergency surgery.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, Australia, R&B, soul, Vika & Linda

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Jimmy Barnes Releases New Rock Version Of ‘I Gotcha’

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes has reconstructed his 1991 Joe Tex cover ‘I Gotcha’ with the 2022 edition sounding more Aerosmith than the Tex original.

Tagged as: Australia, I Gotcha, Jimmy Barnes, rock, soul, Soul Deep 30

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Lighthouse Family Split

by Music-News.com

Lighthouse Family have split after almost 30 years together.

Tagged as: 90s, Lighthouse Family, soul, UK

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Prince To Have A Stretch Of Street Named After Him

by Paul Cashmere

Soon you will be able to stroll down Prince Rogers Nelson Way in Minneapolis. On 7 June, Prince’s 64th birthday, the Minneapolis City Council. Has approved the renaming of the block next to the First Avenue nightclub, the club where Prince started out, to have a new name.

Tagged as: 80s, funk, Prince, Prince and the Revolution Live, Prince Rogers Nelson Way, R&B, rock, soul, USA

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Joss Stone Quits Touring To Be A Stay At Home Mum

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Joss Stone has suggested her touring days are over.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Joss Stone, soul, UK

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Bobby Brown Concerned About Upcoming Whitney Houston Biopic

by Music-News.com

Bobby Brown hopes the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic doesn’t focus on her turbulent personal life.

Tagged as: 90s, biopic, Bobby Brown, pop, R&B, soul, USA, Whitney Houston

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Isaac Hayes, SXSW 2007 - Image By Ros O'Gorman

Estate Of Isaac Hayes Furious t**** Used Hold On I’m Coming At NRA Rally

by Paul Cashmere

The Estate of Isaac Hayes have spoken out about the misuse by t**** of the Isaac Hayes classic ‘Hold On I’m Coming’.

Tagged as: 60s, Hold On I'm Coming, Isaac Hayes, NRA, Sam & Dave, soul, USA

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Prince and the Revolution Live Coming June 3

by Paul Cashmere

Prince and the Revolution Live, recorded 30 March 1985, will be released on 3 June 2022.

Tagged as: 80s, funk, Prince, Prince and the Revolution Live, R&B, rock, soul, USA

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John Legend Has A Special London Show Coming

by Music-News.com

John Legend has announced a special gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 5, 2023.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, R&B, soul, USA

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Benjamin Moore of Blind Boys Of Alabama Dies At 80

by Paul Cashmere

Benjamin Moore of Blind Boys of Alabama has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Ben Moore, Benjamin Moore, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Gospel, soul, USA

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Eminem Speechless Over Kendrick Lamar Album

by Music-News.com

Eminem has been left “speechless” after listening to Kendrick Lamar’s new album.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Kendrick Lamar, R&B, rap, soul, USA

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John Legend Calls Tucker Carlson Reporting ‘Sickening and Dangerous’

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John Legend has criticised political commentator Tucker Carlson for promoting a conspiracy theory following the mass shooting in Buffalo over the weekend.

Tagged as: 00s, John Legend, R&B, soul, USA

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Are Diana Ross and Tame Impala Collaborating?

by Music-News.com

Diana Ross and Tame Impala seemingly have a new album “coming soon”.

Tagged as: 00s, 60s, Australia, Diana Ross, rock, soul, Tame Impala, USA

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Jimmy Barnes Premieres New Song and Video For ‘Do You Love Me’ With Josh Teskey

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes has teamed up with Teskey brother Josh Teskey for a new version of the 1962 hit for The Contours’ ‘Do You Love Me’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Do You Love Me, Jimmy Barnes, Josh Teskey, R&B, rock, soul, Soul Deep 30, The Contours

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CJ Commerford & The Supertones Are One Australian Band To Watch

by Paul Cashmere

CJ Commerford & The Supertones are the band to watch are Victoria right now.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, CJ Commerford & The Supertones, roots, soul

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Stevie Wonder To Receive Legal Defence Fund Icon Award

by Music-News.com

Stevie Wonder is set to receive the inaugural Icon Award at an upcoming Legal Defence Fund event.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, R&B, soul, Stevie Wonder, USA

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Heather Small To Release First Album In 16 Years

by Music-News.com

Heather Small has announced her first album in 16 years, ‘Colour My Life’.

Tagged as: 90s, Heather Small, M People, pop, R&B, soul, UK

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Jimmy Barnes Is Taking Soul Deep Back On Tour To Mark 30th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes will tour his classic soul covers album ‘Soul Deep’ to mark the 30th anniversary of the release.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, David Campbell, Jimmy Barnes, soul, Soul Deep, Teskey Brothers

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Craig David Sees Determination As His Biggest Asset For Success

by Paul Cashmere

British soul singer Craig David sees perseverance and determination as the biggest asset contributing to his success.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Craig David, pop, soul, UK

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