What are the special details needed to be in place to create a signature Earth, Wind & Fire project? Which old’ and ‘new’ players lent their skills to create it? And what does Philip Bailey consider their greatest-ever gig? Here’s an except of the Knowshi.com chat with EW&F, which contains all of the answers: read… Continue reading Philip Bailey of EW&F: The Important Elements of Sound, The MOC Preview & Knowshi Story Link
Category: Classic Soul/R&B
EW&F: The “Now, Then & Forever” MOC Preview/ST Interview
When a band has been around long enough to have advanced from reel-to-reel to the digital-driven social media era, influencing countless musicians and racking up dozens of awards and accolades along the way, they usually feel tempted to reinvent themselves with each new project. However, every band is not the lauded and legendary Earth, Wind… Continue reading EW&F: The “Now, Then & Forever” MOC Preview/ST Interview
Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Now, Then & Forever”: MOC Preview and The ST CD Review
No matter what gender, genre or generation one aligns themselves with, you would be hard-pressed to find a music lover who remains unmoved by Earth, Wind & Fire. For nearly half a century, this self-contained band has enthralled audiences around the world with sophisticated arrangements heavily steeped in jazz, funk, soul, gospel and even African… Continue reading Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Now, Then & Forever”: MOC Preview and The ST CD Review
Playlist: The Very Best of Donna Summer,The Soultracks CD Review/MOC Preview Link
…..As a pre-teen, I found her glamorous and galvanizing: the willowy frame, the full red lips and voluminous hair made Ms. Summer exciting to behold, and that strong, steady soprano fueled many of my favorite songs. As I grew older, the scenarios she painted about love, the fast life and other sophisticated themes spoke to… Continue reading Playlist: The Very Best of Donna Summer,The Soultracks CD Review/MOC Preview Link
Ron Isley’s “This Song Is For You”: The SoulTracks Review & MOC Preview Link
It’s rare to be such a trailblazing icon that your musical imprint spans over half a century and includes multiple genres, but that’s a true statement to describe living legend Ron Isley. That sleek, fluttery tenor has shaped funk jams, social statement songs and yes, those bedroom ballads for so long that even when he’s… Continue reading Ron Isley’s “This Song Is For You”: The SoulTracks Review & MOC Preview Link