Another Tastes debut album brings together a blend of boogie, 70’s funk and obscure disco - birthed from unearthing forgotten sounds and reinventing them for the modern era. A recipe they’ve been cooking up successfully over the last years in the studio, through their label Space Grapes and on tour through some of Europe’s finest stages.Another Taste is a Rotterdam-born concept band formed by a group of longtime friends, consisting of Bobby van Putten (keys), Bob Roche (bass), Barend Lippens (keys) and Teun van Zoggel (drums).

Grammy Award-winner Ledisi delights fans with the release of the stunning music video for "Perfect Strangers," featuring the soulful sounds of Kenny Lattimore. The video, which has quickly become a fan favorite, premiered on BET Soul, showcasing the two celebrated artists' undeniable chemistry and vocal prowess.

Directed by Ron T. Young, the enchanting "Perfect Strangers" video captures the essence of the song's lyrics, creating a visual narrative that resonates with viewers. Ledisi and Kenny Lattimore's collaboration adds a layer of soulful sophistication to the project, making it a standout track from Ledisi's latest album, Good Life.

As the video gains momentum, Ledisi is riding high on the success of her ongoing "Good Life Tour," which kicked off to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The tour promises an electrifying live experience, showcasing Ledisi's powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence.

Fans can immerse themselves in "Perfect Strangers" magic on BET Soul and various digital platforms. Ledisi continues to captivate audiences, proving once again why she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of contemporary music.

https://sysmith.bandcamp.com/album/until-we-meet-again
http://sysmith.com/herstory/

Sy Smith has long since solidified her place in the world of underground soul music (she’s often called “the hardest working woman in underground soul”).

https://www.soultracks.com/first-listen-tmf-let-me-love-you


(March 9, 2024) Fans of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly have deep and abiding connection to the music made by this iconic band. For years, that connection extended from hearing the songs on the radio, seeing the band perform live, buying albums that featured the amazing cover art, as well as scores of memorable songs. Then, there is the role of the band’s music adding to the soundtracks of our lives as their music is played at countless holiday gatherings, family reunions, weddings, and summertime cookouts.

That will continue as long as people appreciate sweet, silky soul music. Fans won’t be able to see Beverly and his trademark white outfits on the stage after his farewell tour ends this year. However, The Music Forever, or TMF, a band consisting of founding member Roame Lowry and five other Maze alums who performed with the band over the past 20 years, continues by adding recent music to that legacy.

TMF’s latest contribution is an upbeat love song that has all the positivity and energy that Maze always brought to their music, while managing to have a distinct sound. That song, “Let Me Love You,” is led by Chris Walker. Although TMF band members are rightly proud of their time with Maze, this is not a legacy band. Walker’s tenor is as warm and inviting as Beverly’s gravely vocal, but it is a 180-degree turn.

Walker has a different vibe and energy and a voice that soars. He dives into the bouncy and percussive funk of “Let Me Love You,” a song that features tight horns, a thumping bass line and slick throwback to the eighty’s keyboards, gliding through and around the arrangement to let the feelings that he has for his woman show. His sole objective is to serenade her until she lets her guard down and allows him to treat her like the queen he knows her to be. Walker and the comrades in TMF succeed. You might say they brought some raw soul to the game. Check out TMF’s “Let Me Love You” here.

https://www.ericafalls.com/

Erica Falls a native of New Orleans truly embodies the essence of New Orleans heart and soul through her musical sound. She was exposed to a variety of music in her home at an early age and the sounds of music crossed many different eras and genres.

https://jalenngonda.bandcamp.com/track/illusions

After months of non-stop touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, Jalen Ngonda returns with a brand new single, "Illusions". With its sophisticated arrangement and infallible, soulful groove, courtesy of some of the best musicians in the game, Jalen's voice exudes the class and maturity one may expect from an artist who has refined their craft on the road.

By common consent one of the best UK sourced soul albums of recent years has been DOWN TO EARTH’S ‘Still Riding High’. The 2021 LP seemed to take everyone by surprise – surprise at the soulful quality that vocalist Laurence ”Lol” Thomas Williams and guitarist Stevie Paul delivered. We learned that though the Down To Earth brand was relatively new, the genial East Enders have quite a track record between them. They were previously in a group called The Unforgettables and they’ve supported likes of Mike and The Mechanics, Incognito, Rick Wakeman, Mary J Blige and classical percussionist Evelyn Glenny. Session wise they’ve worked with people like Bobby Brown, Blackstreet, Peter Andre and Booker T. So maybe not so surprising that they delivered real quality.

https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/news/back-down-to-earth/