Guardian Music — Singer steps in as late replacement for Heather Small to sing Candi Staton hit in 'extraordinary and moving' Good Friday eventSoul singer Jamelia performed a rousing version of Candi Staton's You Got The Love to end to an "extraordinary and moving" P... more info

Guardian Music — He might look like a less cocky Cocozza, but Murray James's soul-inflected songs elevate him beyond X Factor posingHometown: Milford-on-Sea.The lineup: Murray James (vocals, guitar).The background: Here's one for the New Band of the Day night we were... more info

Guardian Music — Singer with the American vocal group the Soul ChildrenThe soul singer J Blackfoot, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 65, was a member of the Soul Children, a vocal quartet whose searing ballads of heartache and infidelity were among the last maj... more info

Guardian Music — Florence Welch's debut album, Lungs, was the break-up record of 2009. But where to next for the glamour queen of goth pop now that she is back with her ex?Of the "10 Florence commandments" once pinned to the wall of a recording studio by Florence Wel... more info

Cross Rhythms — Candi Staton, Percy Sledge, Roberta Flack duet with Cliff Richard on new album more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — It's a blessed relief to hear some new Florence after 'You Got The Love' attained the kind of blanket ubiquity that had us itching to hear something, anything, from her Flojesty other than the Candi Staton cover. But what's surprising is how bloody g... more info

Guardian Music — Pavilion Theatre, ManchesterOther Manchester international festival acts may push back more boundaries, but for sheer enjoyment it's hard to look further than Candi Staton. After beginning her visit by performing gospel for free in Manchester churche... more info

Guardian Music — The Sacred Sites project sees devotional singers from all over the world perform for free in places of worship throughout Manchester. Here, listen to Candi Staton singing at the Brooks' Bar New Testament Church of God, and Mor Karbasi at the Manchest... more info

BBC 6 Music — The singer performs at the Manchester International Festival more info

Guardian Music — A festival-within-a-festival exploring the music of different faiths sees churches, mosques, synagogues and temples throw open their doors to concert-goersIn the back room of a Manchester church, a woman fishes a stereo and some CDs out of a carrier ... more info