Articles related to "Etta James"



Etta James
She has one of the most powerful voices in r&b and she's lived the most colorful life in a field brimming with colorful lives.
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The Great R&B Divas - The First Wave
A look at the distinguished careers, tumultuous lives and fiery spirits of Dinah Washington, Esther Phillips and Ruth Brown.
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DVD Review: Cadillac Records
Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James are featured in this optimistic view of Chess Records, the Chicago R&B and Blues record label of the 1950s and '60s.
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Six Degrees of Johnny Otis
This talent scout, producer, impresario, drummer and bandleader has had an impact on every stage of American music development for the past sixty years.
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The All-Time Top 100 R&B Tunes - Part 2: 11 - 20
This contributing editor's assessment of some of American music's most priceless moments.
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The Chess - Motown Connection
How the Chicago-based Chess dynasty helped give birth to Berry Gordy's Detroit-based empire.
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David Alan Grier Out on DWTS
Lil Rounds loses her way. Anoop has his best performance yet. Matt rocks the judges and makes the crowd swoon.
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New Ideas for Wedding Readings
The lyrics of favourite love songs could be a lot more meaningful as wedding readings than the standard wedding poetry. These 7 lovely songs give inspirational ideas.
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Postwar Los Angeles - Central Avenue and Watts
A look at one of the hottest R&B scenes of the late 40s and early 50s.
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Happy to Be In Love Songs
When you've finally met that special someone it's time to celebrate. Why not sing to the music of Etta James, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublè?
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More Postwar West-Coast Labels
More key figures in the California black-entertainment boom of the late forties and fifties.
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Adele Live at House of Blues
With 56,000 + album sales this past year alone, Adele isn't shy when it comes to belting out her bluesy ballads.
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Adele Gets Four Nominations
Young UK singer Adele Adkins, who describes her music as "heartbroken soul" has received four nominations for the 2009 Grammy Awards including Song and Album of the Year.
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And Now For Something Completely Different..
Seattle based <b>Lucy Mongrel</b> treads musical territory very few bands have dared to explore.
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Choosing the Best Wedding Song
Need some special love songs for your wedding reception? Here are some ideas.
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DWTS Performs Paso Doble and Viennese Waltz
Gilles Marini barely misses a second perfect score. Melissa Rycroft has problems with aggressive nature of paso doble. Ty Murray loses his dancer side.
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Legendary R&B Venues - Part 1
Some of the places where this magic was made live and in person.
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Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival
For two weeks each summer, the Montreux Jazz Festival welcomes artists and groups from around the world and from a variety of musical backgrounds.
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Barbara Morrison: A Legend In Her Own Time
Barbara Morrison has recorded with some of the finest jazz and blues musicians of her generation, traveled the world and remains a respected educator and businessperson.
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Happy Music
Having a bad day? Need some fun songs to boost your mood? Here it is: a song list with everything from Bob Marley to Madonna, expressly created to make you smile
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Motown - Part 2
Detroit songwriter Berry Gordy takes the entrepreneurial step and makes history.
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Portland Summer Festivals
During the summer months Portland hosts a line-up of outdoor events from the Grand Floral Parade to the Oregon Brewers Festival, music and food and wine celebrations.
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Secret House, Good Wine, Great Blues Festival
The value of Secret House wines has not been a secret, but the quality is surprising. The Oregon winery also sponsors a great blues festival each year.
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So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 18
The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top nine female and nine male dancers, performing in pairs for the judges.
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The All-Time Top 100 R&B Tunes - Part 6: 51 - 60
Ten more of the finest examples of the music we love.
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The Atlantic Records Story
How a Turkish ambassador's son and a Jewish New York intellectual introduced r&b to white America.
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The Universal Language of Music Does Not Speak Small Town
Commentary on the myopic views of a community after a jazz fest "disrupts" their town.
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Toronto Jazz Festival Gets Set for 23rd Edition
Toronto Downtown Jazz continues to program excellent choices, local and international, for the summer festival that brings great performances to the eager jazz public
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Toronto Nightlife: Ten Best Bars
The bar scene in Canada's largest city. Here is a list of the top ten bars in the city of Toronto, so that you can hang where locals do and not feel like a tourist.
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What Country and Southern Rock Owe To Classic Soul Music Pt. 2
How Alabama soul provided the roots for much of modern music.
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Chicago - Part 3
The hot guitarists of the late 1950s and the golden era of Windy City Soul.
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Great R&B Arrangers - Part 1
Three people whose contributions to music helped shape musical attitudes and societal directions.
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The All-Time Top 100 R&B Tunes - Part 4: 31 - 40
Ten more in our most popular ongoing series. What do you think of the picks? Join the discussion.
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