Soul and Funk

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  Joseph Shabason Reimagines a Skate Video Soundtrack on New Album 'Welcome to Hell'

  PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2023

  Joseph Shabason has detailed a new album inspired by the filmography of skateboard company Toy Machine. The multi-instrumentalist and compo...

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  It's a "Perfect Day" to Hear Al Green Cover Lou Reed

  PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2023

  Al Green has shared a cover of Lou Reed's "Perfect Day," marking his first new material in five years. You can hear the soul and gospel leg...

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  Kai Samuels Drops Debut EP 'Ruby Lined & Right on Time'

  PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2023

  Exclaim! Class of 2023 graduate Kai Samuels has surprised us with their first EP. Ruby Lined & Right on Time is available to stream now. R...

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  "Godfather of Black Music" Clarence Avant Has Died

  PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2023

  Clarence Avant — the executive commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Black music" — has died at 92. In a statement shared with Billboar...

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  Allison Russell Dances the Night Away with New Single "Stay Right Here"

  PUBLISHED Jul 14, 2023

  In Exclaim!'s current cover story, singer-songwriter Allison Russell spoke about the joyful sound of her new album The Returner — and liste...

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  Ayra Starr Brings International Tour to Canada

  PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023

  Afrobeats up-and-comer Ayra Starr has announced her first-ever headlining tour, and it includes a few stops here in Canada. The Benin-born...

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  Kamaal Williams Details New Album 'Stings,' Shares New Song "PKKNO"

  PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023

  Kamaal Williams has detailed his third studio LP. The UK artist and producer born Henry Wu will share new album Stings on September 27 via...

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  Jamila Woods Announces New Album 'Water Made Us,' Shares Lead Single "Tiny Garden"

  PUBLISHED Jul 11, 2023

  Chicago-based singer-songwriter and poet Jamila Woods is back with a new album Water Made Us out October 13 via Jagjaguwar.  Her first alb...