R&B

The Teddy Pendergrass Interview – Part One

Teddy Pendergrass was unquestionably one of the greatest male vocalists in the genre of R&B. Initially the drummer for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes,

January 19, 2011 No Comments

The FUNK n’ Soul of Al Green – The Al Green Interview

I actually had the fortune to have met Al Green, the first time I interviewed him. As it was in the latter 90s when I conducted

January 4, 2011 No Comments

To Teena Marie with Love

The world of Funk and R&B was taken aback Sunday night, as word got out that one of music’s most beloved daughters took flight. The

December 28, 2010 3 Comments

The James Brown Interview – Merry FUNKIN’ Christmas

First I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to my cousin, friend and sister in FUNK Loreen for her tireless efforts to make this

December 24, 2010 No Comments

My Top 10 for Music in 2010

How can I let 2010 (10) go by w/o listing my Top-10 favorite CDs? While the Top-10 list for many of us has taken a

December 24, 2010 5 Comments

Lauryn Hill’s FUNKY Intimate Winter Tour

Grammy Award winning recording artist Lauryn Hill, will be embarking on a series of intimate performances throughout the FUNKIN’ US according to her publicist

December 22, 2010 No Comments

Prince in the City – Madison Square Garden

Prince proved to thousands last week that purple still reigns. After two nights at the Izod Center in NJ (12/15 & 17), his highness took the stage

December 21, 2010 No Comments

The Queen of Soul – Aretha is Home for the Holidays!

Earlier this week, Aretha Franklin was discharged from a Detroit hospital after undergoing surgery that her doctors deemed highly successful! The Queen of Soul is in

December 18, 2010 No Comments

The New Princess of Funk

Janelle Monae is known to most via her appearance on Big Boi’s compilation release Big Boi Presents… Got Purp? Vol. II. Featured on the

December 15, 2010 No Comments

Take A Ride On The B.T. Express – The B.T. Express Interview

When BT Express dropped their hit “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied),” I couldn’t believe they put all that FUNK and sexy lyrics into one song.

November 25, 2010 No Comments

Funkin’ It Up With Millie – The Millie Jackson Interview

When I had the fortune to interview Millie Jackson, she spoke to me about her endeavors from the Apollo Theatre to Broadway. We laughed a lot,

November 25, 2010 4 Comments

The Funk And Soul Of Curtis Mayfield – The Curtis Mayfield Interview

When I was afforded the privilege to speak to Curtis Mayfield, it wasn’t until after his near fatal accident at Brooklyn’s Wingate Field. As he

November 25, 2010 2 Comments

The Funk Of Chaka Khan – The Chaka Khan Interview

One of the greatest compliments I ever got as a journalist, was from Chaka Khan. She told me, that my interview with her, was “Vivid

November 24, 2010 No Comments

Quincy’s New Music – A Vintage Interview

Multi-Grammy winning producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones will release his 37th album, “Q:Soul Bossa Nostra,” on Interscope Records on November 9th. The album features a who’s who of today’s

November 24, 2010 No Comments

Gettin’ Down With AWB – The AWB Interview

The Average White Band is still one of the baddest bands to take the stage of FUNK. A long time admirer of their biggest hit “Pick

November 24, 2010 No Comments

The Funkin’ Love Of Teena Marie – The Teena Marie Interview

Doing interviews with Teena Marie was an absolute highlight of my career in music. Having spoken to Rick James at least three times, chatting with her,

November 22, 2010 2 Comments

Aretha Cancels Her Tour

Recently out of the hospital, Aretha Franklin has been told no touring until Spring. According to her publicist No Doubt Marketing and Media, the undisputed

November 5, 2010 2 Comments

Dates 4 Welcome 2 America

The first run of dates for Prince’s “Welcome 2 America” tour were announced Monday (10/27) morning. Purple Rain will fall on New Jersey December 14,

October 28, 2010 No Comments

Prince And The Return Of Graham Central Station

Prince is hitting the road. His majesty announced the upcoming “Welcome 2 America” tour will kick off on a “Purple day in December,” but he

October 27, 2010 No Comments

Don’t Funkin’ Touch Compared To What

Some songs and movies should simply not be done over. There are too many classics that have been covered or selected for re-makes, that would

October 17, 2010 3 Comments

The Teddy Pendergrass Interview – Part One

The FUNK n’ Soul of Al Green – The Al Green Interview

To Teena Marie with Love

The James Brown Interview – Merry FUNKIN’ Christmas

My Top 10 for Music in 2010

Lauryn Hill’s FUNKY Intimate Winter Tour

Prince in the City – Madison Square Garden

The Queen of Soul – Aretha is Home for the Holidays!

The New Princess of Funk

Take A Ride On The B.T. Express – The B.T. Express Interview

Funkin’ It Up With Millie – The Millie Jackson Interview

The Funk And Soul Of Curtis Mayfield – The Curtis Mayfield Interview

The Funk Of Chaka Khan – The Chaka Khan Interview

Quincy’s New Music – A Vintage Interview

Gettin’ Down With AWB – The AWB Interview

The Funkin’ Love Of Teena Marie – The Teena Marie Interview

Aretha Cancels Her Tour

Dates 4 Welcome 2 America

Prince And The Return Of Graham Central Station

Don’t Funkin’ Touch Compared To What

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