Thanks to ace typographer Nick Sherman for posting this classic from Nina Simone!
Rhythm & Blues
[Music] Melodiya Ensemble – Vashi Lyubimye Pesni Igraet
Funky Jazz from the house band of the Soviet state record label, the Melodiya Ensemble. There’s almost no info on the band, but there is an article on Soviet Funk, so enjoy.
[Music] Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings – White Christmas
Though I normally prefer listening to hymns during this time of the year, it’s time to break out some soul music as well, courtesy of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
[Music] Lucid Fall – Warm Sunshine [루시드 폴 – 햇살은 따뜻해]
This one comes from South Korea, courtesy of my good friend, Max Franosch, who has a taste for music I respect deeply.
Lucid Fall have a sound that remind some chilled-out neo-soul band married to a Dylanesque bossa nova sound. This guy is worth keeping an eye on!
[Music] Bettye Lavette – Let Me Down Easy
Killer soul from Bettye Lavette, who is a new name to me.
[Music] Irma Thomas – Time Is On My Side
Though The Rolling Stones‘ version is more famous, this version by Irma Thomas packs quite a whallop!
[Music] Gloria Jones – Tainted Love
Everyone knows the great cover Soft Cell did of this classic 60s slab of soul, but few remember that this cut by Gloria Jones is the original!
[Podcast] Journey Into Soul Jazz & Rare Grooves (Mix1) by Chris Richardson
JourneyIntoSoulJazz&RareGrooves-Mix1 by Chris Richardson on Mixcloud
Some Sunday Soul, courtesy of Chris Richardson.
[Video] Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson – Big Bad Wolf
Big thanks to my dear brother, Paolo Merolla, for posting this great R&B sizzler from Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 