Otis Redding News

In 1971, George Clinton, singing with his band Funkadelic, posed the musical question, "What Is Soul?" "A ham hock in your cornflakes," they sang, as one possible definition.

This week Brian Mansfield constructs a playlist that kicks off with modern soul, quickly moves into eclectic territory and concludes with a double blast of new rock 'n' roll from legendary artists.

JAMROCK Magazine presents Jamaican musical legend Beres Hammond, September 6, 2008 for his highly anticipated concert, "A Moment In Time". The concert coincides with his October album release "A Moment In ...

Joe Tex had some thirty hits with the Dial label and his earliest efforts for it are collected here.

Published: Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 15, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. If Jerry Wexler hadn't landed at Atlantic Records in 1953, the national sound-track for the next several ...

Isaac Hayes, who died Sunday at age 65, was a cultural icon who left his mark on movies as well as music.

We have the Atlantic Records legend to thank for Aretha, Otis Redding and Led Zep - and the abolition of the 'race records' chart August 18, 2008 4:15 PM Rhythm king ... Jerry Wexler in 1972.

Two NUVO writers felt compelled to note the passing of Isaac Hayes with a few words.

Black Joe Lewis, a throwback to soul shouters like James Brown, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding, hangs front and center, surrounded by a whip-ass combo and three-piece horn section.

August 11, 2008 The music world is mourning the loss of soul icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and former New York City radio personality Isaac Hayes, who died yesterday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, ...

Digitally remastered by Joe Tarantino. A staff songwriter with the legendary Stax label, Isaac Hayes, with partner David Porter, composed material for many of the company's artists, including Sam And Dave, ...

Born in a tin shack in Covington, Tennessee, he was raised by his grandparents after his mother died and his father took off when he was 18 months old.

These two veterans know their way around a recording studio. As leader of the Rascals, Cavaliere was known for extraordinarily soulful vocals on '60s classics such as "Groovin' " and, as guitarist with Booker ...

One of the most influential soul singers of the 1960s, Otis Redding exemplified to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" -- hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both ...

Somebody made a big mistake. Whoever programmed the MEG Stage at Osheaga scheduled what will surely turn out to be one of the fest's biggest highlights at the ungodly hour of 2:30 p.m. on Monday - a time when ...

If you don't get the urge to shake your groove thing while listening to Nikka Costa's new single, "Stuck to You," then you might be a Cylon .

Summer concerts continue tonight in the ongoing musical festivities at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena's Memorial Park, with soul, blues and jazz vocalist Thelma Jones.

Legendary singer Eddie Floyd with Boston record producer/guitarist Michael Dinallo.

What would you say if someone told you that you could enhance the flavors of your Cabernet by listening to Jimi Hendrix ? Or how about enhancing your Merlot sipping experience while listening to Otis Redding's ...

The Stax Records story is a good one. Once upon a time, a couple of white country music enthusiasts in Memphis, Tennessee inadvertently started a pioneering record label.