Soulful grace and style all the way from Philippines!!! Kuh Ledesma's music career spans 25 years of performances which include more than 300 concerts, 18 albums and numerous awards in the Philippine music scene. Here’s the title track from her 1984 LP released on Black Gold Records.
Stellar mellow gem!!! Taken from his LP “How do you take your love” released on RCA Records in 1978. Produced by Jerry Rogovoy.
Latin-infused Soul jam co-written by Michael J. Powell & Vernon Fails (CHAPTER 8) and Chanté Moore. Produced by George Duke. Taken from her debut album “Precious” released on Silas/MCA Records in 1992.
Ultra Soulful collector’s item co-written by Reggie Dozier and McKinley Jackson. Released only as a 7” single on ABC Records in 1974.
Exquisite Soul stepper produced by the great Skip Scarborough. Strings and Horns arranged by Patrice Rushen. Taken from the wonderful LP “Gonna tell the world” released on Polydor Records in 1981.
Dreamy sweetness arranged with a warm Jazzy instrumentation. Written by multi-talented Marcos Valle !!! Taken from Emilio’s wonderful CD album “Bossa Nova” released on Sony Records in 2000.
Early 70’s classic New Jersey Soul produced by the great George Kerr. Taken from her LP “So many ways” released on Alithia Records in 1972.
Wonderful voice! Before making his solo project, he worked as a lead vocalist for LAKESIDE in 1986 and THE TEMPTATIONS in 1998. The featured track is taken from his debut CD album “Best kept secret” released on UgoBo Enterprises in 2003.
One of the finest Soul gems recorded in the early 80’s. Written by Phyllis St. James and produced by Gene Barge. Although the same track was also recorded by Jean Carne the same year, Kitty’s performance is simply awesome. Taken from the LP “Excuse me, I’ve got a life to catch” released on Capitol Records in 1981.
Classy Soul heaven! This amazing song was included only as a bonus track on Peabo’s “Positive” CD album in 1988. Note that it’s co-written by Michael J. Powell and Dianne Quander !!!
Sweet perfection! One-off studio soulful group featuring the angelic voices of “The Sweethearts of Sigma” comprised of Barbara Ingram, Evette Benton and Carla Benson. Taken from the LP “The greatest show on earth” released on Salsoul Records in 1978.
Master flautist Dave Valentin teams us with session singer Vivian Cherry providing a flawless Smooth Jazz-Funk gem written by Phyllis St. James. Taken from his 1981 LP “Pied piper” released on GRP Records. Produced by Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen.
Barry White holds an unbreakable record. In only one year (1974), he produced 10 amazing Soul albums as follows:
A wicked slice of French groove oozing with sensuality. RoBERT’s whispery vocal delivery is “right on the money”. Don’t get me wrong but French artists have a unique talent for delivering great sexy gems.
Here’s one of the best compositions ever written by Keni Burke. High-caliber Soul entertainment by the legendary Jones Girls – Philly’s finest vocal groups. Taken from their classic LP “Keep it coming” released on Philadelphia Intl. Records in 1984.
Here’s an obscure delicious Soul stepper released only as a 12” single on NightLine Records circa late 80s.
BEYOND CLASSIC! The essence of sensual smoothness. I still remember the day when I first heard this hit single on the radio back in 1981. Need I say more?
GENAI is a duo comprised of female singer Ginai K. Johnston and male multi-instrumentalist Oliver Wendel. Both born in Chicago met each other in Hawaii in 1996. Here’s the title track taken from their debut album released on Videoarts Music in 1999. Hawaii-flavored Jazzy Soul at its best.
