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A “Stax Christmas”: A Stockingful of Soul
The holidays will be here before we know it, and Stax is getting ahead of things with a new release of soulful Christmas treats.
Sharon Oliver
Sharon Oliver is a freelance writer and cozy mystery novelist. A native northerner currently living somewhere in the south, she loves British detective shows and will cover and defend (especially funk) music-related news to the bitter end because this is One Nation Under A Groove. Twitter: @olivershar7
The Maestros of “Symphonic Soul”
Musicians like Barry White and Isaac Hayes incorporated orchestral instruments into R&B and soul, creating something altogether fresh.
5 Fake Bands With Real Chart Hits
They may have been the creation of producers or TV execs, but these fake bands managed to leave a mark on the music charts.
5 Pioneering Female Guitarists
While most guitar heroes are men, there are a host of females who helped move the musicianship and instrument forward.
Connie Converse: Whatever Happened To Her?
Connie Converse preceded Bob Dylan by a few years. Then she disappeared. Her folk songs -- and story -- have taken on cult status.