Jackie was from Detroit, Michigan and his singing career had an influence on numerous singers over the years. He was a prominent figure, in the transition of Rhythm and Blues into what is now known as Soul Music. He was… Continue Reading →
Al is from Forrest City, Arkansas. His full name is Albert Leornes Greene (with an E). At age ten his family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Always singing his heroes were: Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett and Elvis Presley…. Continue Reading →
Joanna Conner was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and raised at Worchester, Massachusetts, then in 1984 she moved to Chicago, which is now her permanent base. Joanna threw herself in the blues and has shared the stage with numerous Blues acts…. Continue Reading →
Joan Osborne is form Detroit Michigan. Joan has a had meandering career with successes and some disappointments. Her biggest hit was the wonderful thoughtful tune “One of Us” that had the interesting line of ‘What if Jesus was One of us… Continue Reading →
Albert Allick Bowlly was a British vocalist and band singer in the late Twenties and Thirties. Born in Portuguese, Mozambique in 1898 and raised at Johannesburg, South Africa, he began singing in local pubs to earn a living. Over his career… Continue Reading →
Heart and Soul is one of the most enjoyable songs ever written. Soft and melodic…it makes you relax. Enjoy
‘Playing For A Change’ is a multimedia music project formed from musicians and singers from all over the world, playing one song together in complete harmony. The Project’s goal is to show that people are just people, living their lives and… Continue Reading →
Sam Cooke is from Clarksville, Mississippi. Sam had a pure natural voice and was a hit from his first recorded song. Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Billy Preston, Otis Redding and… Continue Reading →
As many of you know “Christmas” is my favourite Christmas song. Originally released in 1963, the song has endured the test of time. Darlene had an instant hit. “Christmas” is still fresh as if it was just released. It is a… Continue Reading →