Natalie Cole 1950-2020

We remember Natalie Cole all day today. It would have been her 70th birthday.

We remember Natalie Cole all day today. It would have been her 70th birthday.
Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s with lots of listening to BFBS radio, I came into contact with British Funk and Soul music early on. The group Light Of The World was one of the father groups of this scene, with members like Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick who late formed Incognito, Paul “Tubbs”…
It’s Natalie Cole‘s birthday today. The nine-time Grammy Award winner was also nominated three times for her current CD, “Natalie Cole En Espanol”. Natalie has several performances coming up and she also has an exclusive gig in Germany in April which seems to be her only appearance in Europe so far this year. Natalie plays…
The BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards have been announced. Ann Hampton Callaway is the “Queen of Broadway”, she has garnered the most votes and is now officially “Performer of the Year”. Congratulations Ann! In the “Best Jazz Vocalist” category, there is a tie between Jane Monheit, who has won two years in a row, and…
We’re finally back and ready to go after a devastating loss at the very beginning of the new year. And once again, music has proven to be a healing force. Thanks to Ralph Tee, a new chapter in the Luxury Soul series has been opened, with 35 new quality indie soul cuts on a luxurious…
BBE Music are back with what seems to be one of the highlights of this upcoming spring’s releases. Masterminded by label head Peter Adarkwah and Drew McFadden, the Bowie tribute “Modern Love” will be available from May 28th. First single off the album, and a new recording from our beloved We Are KING since a…
He was part of the Pat Metheny Group for 27 years, not only playing all kinds of synths and keyboards, but also co-composing with Pat, orchestrating and arranging, like the unforgettable, timeless “James”, “Au Lait”, and “Are You Going With Me?” from the group’s 1982 “Offramp” LP. His 1988 album “Street Dreams” on Geffen Records,…