Ithaca-based soul singer and teacher Elisa S. Keeler, of the a cappella group Honey Child Soul Quintet, is hosting a workshop she calls “Freeing the Voice” at The Clover Center on Wednesday, May 15.
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Album review: ‘Stax ’68: A Memphis Story’
Various Artists ‘Stax ’68: A Memphis Story’ Craft Recordings staxrecords.com When Elvis Costello was recording “Get Happy,” he writes, “I bought myself a stack of Stax singles.” No wonder; some of pop music’s greatest tunes originated at the Memphis label. “Stax ’68: A Memphis Story,” contains every single from 1968, with120 songs spanning five CD’s. […]
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Lizz Wright
When I caught up with vocalist and composer Lizz Wright by phone, she was in New York City getting ready to sing at a benefit for The Innocence Project. Wright, who synthesizes R&B, jazz, folk, blues, and gospel music, is still basking in the glow of her excellent new album, “Freedom & Surrender.” Produced by […]
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Nikki Hill
All hyperbole aside, St. Louis-based soul shouter Nikki Hill is one of the best roots-rock singers I have ever seen. And I’ve seen quite a few. And I’m not just talking about the stars of now, but of all time. I rate her up there with Wanda Jackson, Barbara Pittman, Etta James, and Ruth Brown. […]
