Soul stars unite to honor “Sisterhood” of Zeta sorority
(January 16, 2025) When one thinks of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood immediately come to mind. In the spirit of the 5 founders known as the five pearls (Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts), 5 Sorors blessed with the […]
On This Day 50 Years Ago: Minnie Riperton releases her signature song “Lovin’ You”
January 18, 1975 – Minnie Riperton releases “Lovin’ You” She was a perfectly angelic singer who left the earth far too soon, but on this day in 1975, the incredible Minnie Riperton displayed her five-octave soprano voice on what would become her signature song, the lovely “Lovin’ You.” Written by Riperton and her husband, producer […]
Music legend Candi Staton to release final album
(January 14, 2025) Soul Music legend Candi Staton, who turns 85 years old in March, returns to her down-home Alabama roots on her forthcoming 32nd album, Back to My Roots, (Beracah Records / New Day Distribution / The Orchard), which releases globally on February 14, 2025. The twelve-track Americana set features an array of Staton-penned originals and some well-chosen […]
On This Day in 1974: The music world discovers Tavares
January 15, 1974 – Tavares releases debut album, Check It Out When asked to name the Soul Music supergroups of the ’70s and early ’80s, folks tend to gravitate to familiar names such as Earth, Wind and Fire, the Spinners, the Commodores and the Isley Brothers. However, five brothers from New Bedford, Massachusetts – Ralph, Tiny, Chubby, Butch and Pooch […]
Is former Temptations lead singer Theo Peoples back with the Four Tops?
(January 12, 2025) The Four Tops have been part of our lives for more than six decades, and they keep chugging along in 2025, apparently with the addition of an old friend. Tops fans no doubt remember Theo Peoples, the powerful vocalist who has the distinction of serving as both the lead singer of The […]
Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave dies at age 89
(January 11, 2025) He possessed one of the most recognizable tenor voices in the world, and displayed that powerful gift both as a solo performer and as part of a Hall of Fame soul music duo. Today we say a sad goodbye to Sam Moore, one half of the legendary Stax act Sam and Dave. […]
De La Soul to release coveted “Clear Lake Audiotorium” on March 7
New York, NY (January 10, 2025) – Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul continues to celebrate their enduring legacy with exciting announcements for 2025. Fans of the group will soon have access to one of their most coveted releases, as their legendary EP Clear Lake Auditorium arrives on March 7, 2025, in digital and on limited-edition CD & Vinyl in a sea […]
On This Day in 2010: The legendary Teddy Pendergrass dies
January 13, 2010: Teddy Pendergrass dies Today we commemorate the anniversary of the death of legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, who died on January 13, 2010, from complications related to colon cancer. As the lead singer of the vocal group Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and later as a solo artist, Teddy Pendergrass established himself […]
Kirk Franklin to receive Black Music Icon Award
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JAN. 8, 2025) – On Thurs, Jan. 30, 2025, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin will be celebrated at the fourth annual Recording Academy® Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Franklin will receive the Black Music Icon Award, which celebrates Black music creators whose commitment to their craft has profoundly shaped […]
60s soul music star Brenton Wood dies at 83
(January 3, 2025) Tonight we say a sad goodbye to 60s singing sensation, Brenton Wood, who has died at his Moreno Valley, California home at age 83. Born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wood possessed a smooth, powerful vocal delivery that was just right for the emerging soulful sounds of the 1960s. After his […]
