Soul and Funk

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  Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Release Their First Single as Silk Sonic

  PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2021

  Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have shared their first material as Silk Sonic. The newly formed duo have delivered a song called "Leave the...

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  Mdou Moctar Announces Matador Debut 'Afrique Victime'

  PUBLISHED Mar 2, 2021

  Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar's last album Ilhana (The Creator) was one of Exclaim!'s favourites of 2019, so we're absolutely thrilled to re...

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  Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Have Started a New Project Called Silk Sonic

  PUBLISHED Feb 26, 2021

  Further demonstrating his love of collaboration, Bruno Mars has started a full-fledged project with Anderson .Paak. The duo have announced...

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  Naomi Shelton, Gospel Queens Leader, Dies at 78

  PUBLISHED Feb 23, 2021

  Naomi Shelton — the American gospel and soul vocalist who led Daptone Records outfit the Gospel Queens — has died. Shelton's label home con...

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  Questlove to Direct Sly Stone Documentary

  PUBLISHED Feb 19, 2021

  Earlier this year, Questlove debuted Summer of Love — his directorial debut — at Sundance. Now, he's already lined up his next project. The...

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  Watch Just John, Amaal, Charmaine and Andye Perform Their 'Black Alliance' Covers

  PUBLISHED Feb 19, 2021

  In celebration of Black History Month, Just John, Charmaine, Amaal and Andye covered songs by Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, India.Arie and...

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  The Weeknd Is Celebrating His Super Bowl Halftime Show with a Championship Ring

  PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2021

  The Weeknd's Super Bowl 2021 Halftime Show will soon be explored in a new documentary, and the Canadian is continuing to celebrate his monu...

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  Donald Glover Is Making a Beyoncé-Inspired TV Series with Malia Obama

  PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2021

  Donald Glover has been hyping up that the new episodes of Atlanta will be the best TV since The Sopranos. They'll also, apparently, be the...