Artist· The Godfather of Soul

James Brown

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Recent coverage highlights James Brown's enduring influence on funk and live album innovation, particularly through his 1963 self-financed 'Live at the Apollo' release. Additional features explore his cultural legacy, personal anecdotes, and connections to other musical figures like Louis Jordan and Eddie Murphy.

Artist· The Godfather of Soul

James Brown

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Section26 Jul 13

Bonnes feuilles : Latéral Gauche par Nicolas Kssis Martov (Libertalia)

Bob Marley James Brown Chico Buarque Billy Bragg Manu Chao Hot Pants

Famille Rock Jul 12

Place des nations 1963 1971

Vanilla Fudge Joan Baez James Brown Robert Charlebois The Guess Who Procol Harum

American Songwriter Jul 12

Born 74 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Man Who Wrote Hits for Conway Twitty and Gave Us One of the Most Iconic Piano Intros of All Time

Conway Twitty Bob Seger Percy Sledge James Brown Rosanne Cash Kenny Chesney Elvis Costello

Louder Sound Jul 11

“We were kinda like the odd man out in the nu metal scene and had to prove we could whip ass”: From hanging out with Lemmy and Willie Nelson to the carnage of Woodstock, how Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon became a modern metal icon

Sevendust Lemmy Kilmister Willie Nelson Lajon Witherspoon Andy Warhol James Brown Aretha Franklin

3 articles Jul 10

Kobalt Whitney Houston James Brown Stevie Nicks Luther Vandross Bob Marley Britney Spears

Billboard, Music Business Worldwide

Midi Libre Jul 9

Après la danse et le mouvement, Ben l’Oncle Soul ouvre le bal des Nuits musicales de Bayssan, à Béziers

Ben l’Oncle Soul Bill Withers Marvin Gaye Maceo Parker James Brown Nina Attal Electro Deluxe

Funk-U Jul 7

Le documentaire inédit “We Want the Funk!” sur ARTE

Marcus Miller ?uestlove George Clinton Fred Wesley Nona Hendryx Robert “Kool” Bell

American Songwriter Jul 5

Born in Georgia 44 Years Ago Today, “The Brains” Behind This Harmonious Country Music Trio

Dave Haywood Lady A Charles Kelley Wilson Pickett James Brown Bruce Springsteen

Le Temps – Musiques Jul 4

Raye au Montreux Jazz Festival: «J’ai voulu raconter les moments qui ont marqué cette scène, mais aussi ceux qui restent encore à écrire»

RAYE Nina Simone Ray Charles James Brown Prince Al Green Mark Ronson

Billboard Jul 1

The Top 25 ‘America’ & ‘USA’ Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

Kim Wilde Linda Ronstadt Electric Light Orchestra The Pointer Sisters Wilson Pickett The Charlie Daniels Band

2 articles Jul 1

The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger Freddie Mercury Elton John Bob Dylan Timothée Chalamet James Brown Sam Mendes

OUI FM, Virgin Radio France

Hip Hop Golden Age Jul 1

LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990)

LL Cool J James Brown Chicago Gangsters Sly & the Family Stone Digital Underground

Blabbermouth Jun 30

PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On DEF LEPPARD's 'Slang' Album: 'We Really Needed To Change Things And Shake Things Up'

Def Leppard Nirvana Stone Temple Pilots Pearl Jam James Brown David Bowie

Blabbermouth Jun 29

FRANK HANNON 'Can't Predict' If TESLA Will Ever Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

Frank Hannon Tesla Jeff Keith James Brown The Temptations

Aficia Jun 29

Ruel en Interview Flash : « Les textes sont l’élément le plus important de mes chansons »

Ruel Amy Winehouse James Morrison James Blake James Brown Jacob Alon

3 articles Jun 29

Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Timothée Chalamet James Brown Keith Richards Harry Styles

NME, RTBF – Musique, Vulture Music

The Guardian Music Jun 28

‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist

George Harrison Rick James Cameo Etta James Chas & Dave Elvis Presley

Culture Blues Jun 27

Ça s’est passé un 27 juin : « Live Wire/Blues Power » par Albert King

Albert King B.B. King James Brown Otis Redding Bobby “Blue” Bland Al Jackson, Jr. Booker T. & the MG’s

La Lettre du Musicien

La Lettre Du Musicien | Le diable au corps

2 articles

Tesla Sam Cooke Queen The Temptations Elvis Presley Badfinger James Brown

Pavillon 666, United Rock Nations

Section26 Jul 13

Bonnes feuilles : Latéral Gauche par Nicolas Kssis Martov (Libertalia)

Bob Marley James Brown Chico Buarque Billy Bragg Manu Chao Hot Pants

American Songwriter Jul 12

Born 74 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Man Who Wrote Hits for Conway Twitty and Gave Us One of the Most Iconic Piano Intros of All Time

Conway Twitty Bob Seger Percy Sledge James Brown Rosanne Cash Kenny Chesney Elvis Costello

3 articles Jul 10

Kobalt Whitney Houston James Brown Stevie Nicks Luther Vandross Bob Marley Britney Spears

Billboard, Music Business Worldwide

Funk-U Jul 7

Le documentaire inédit “We Want the Funk!” sur ARTE

Marcus Miller ?uestlove George Clinton Fred Wesley Nona Hendryx Robert “Kool” Bell

Le Temps – Musiques Jul 4

Raye au Montreux Jazz Festival: «J’ai voulu raconter les moments qui ont marqué cette scène, mais aussi ceux qui restent encore à écrire»

RAYE Nina Simone Ray Charles James Brown Prince Al Green Mark Ronson

2 articles Jul 1

The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger Freddie Mercury Elton John Bob Dylan Timothée Chalamet James Brown Sam Mendes

OUI FM, Virgin Radio France

Blabbermouth Jun 30

PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On DEF LEPPARD's 'Slang' Album: 'We Really Needed To Change Things And Shake Things Up'

Def Leppard Nirvana Stone Temple Pilots Pearl Jam James Brown David Bowie

Aficia Jun 29

Ruel en Interview Flash : « Les textes sont l’élément le plus important de mes chansons »

Ruel Amy Winehouse James Morrison James Blake James Brown Jacob Alon

The Guardian Music Jun 28

‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist

George Harrison Rick James Cameo Etta James Chas & Dave Elvis Presley

La Lettre du Musicien

La Lettre Du Musicien | Le diable au corps

Famille Rock Jul 12

Place des nations 1963 1971

Vanilla Fudge Joan Baez James Brown Robert Charlebois The Guess Who Procol Harum

Louder Sound Jul 11

“We were kinda like the odd man out in the nu metal scene and had to prove we could whip ass”: From hanging out with Lemmy and Willie Nelson to the carnage of Woodstock, how Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon became a modern metal icon

Sevendust Lemmy Kilmister Willie Nelson Lajon Witherspoon Andy Warhol James Brown Aretha Franklin

Midi Libre Jul 9

Après la danse et le mouvement, Ben l’Oncle Soul ouvre le bal des Nuits musicales de Bayssan, à Béziers

Ben l’Oncle Soul Bill Withers Marvin Gaye Maceo Parker James Brown Nina Attal Electro Deluxe

American Songwriter Jul 5

Born in Georgia 44 Years Ago Today, “The Brains” Behind This Harmonious Country Music Trio

Dave Haywood Lady A Charles Kelley Wilson Pickett James Brown Bruce Springsteen

Billboard Jul 1

The Top 25 ‘America’ & ‘USA’ Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

Kim Wilde Linda Ronstadt Electric Light Orchestra The Pointer Sisters Wilson Pickett The Charlie Daniels Band

Hip Hop Golden Age Jul 1

LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990)

LL Cool J James Brown Chicago Gangsters Sly & the Family Stone Digital Underground

Blabbermouth Jun 29

FRANK HANNON 'Can't Predict' If TESLA Will Ever Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

Frank Hannon Tesla Jeff Keith James Brown The Temptations

3 articles Jun 29

Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Timothée Chalamet James Brown Keith Richards Harry Styles

NME, RTBF – Musique, Vulture Music

Culture Blues Jun 27

Ça s’est passé un 27 juin : « Live Wire/Blues Power » par Albert King

Albert King B.B. King James Brown Otis Redding Bobby “Blue” Bland Al Jackson, Jr. Booker T. & the MG’s

2 articles

Tesla Sam Cooke Queen The Temptations Elvis Presley Badfinger James Brown

Pavillon 666, United Rock Nations

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