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 — (Motema)With his long-running and uncomplicatedly funky BadBone & Co, British trombonist Dennis Rollins has been easy to typecast as a skilful pop/jazz brassman devoted to a hard-pumping horn sound that goes back to James Brown's bands. But this fin... more info

Guardian Music — (Republic of Music)Drummer Steve Reid – who played with artists as varied as Martha and the Vandellas, James Brown, Dexter Gordon, Sun Ra and Ornette Coleman – died last year, but this live album from Ornette Coleman's 2009 Meltdown festival fi... more info

Guardian Music — The cult cartoonist's artwork for various artists has a vividness and oomph that is almost like music in itself'Yeah I'll do your album cover, but the only thing is, when I meet Janis, I want to be able to pinch her tit." It was not perhaps the most ... more info

Guardian Music — Here's some relationship advice – Southern soul-style – for those who take their lover for granted …It's hard to conceive of all the great music that can come out of one place until you see a vast selection of it gathered together. Of course, I... more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery appears at the 2011 Kicks 99 Guitar Pull at the James Brown Arena in Augusta GA Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Jennifer Hudson will be Ustream live at 8 pm EST. 'The X Factor' Marks Its Spot at The Grove "The X Factor" judge... more info

Guardian Music — In its 20th year the Warp Records founder looks back on his time with Cabaret Voltaire and working with Brian EnoRichard H Kirk spent much of his career waiting for the future. He remains a resident of Sheffield, a city with a rich tradition in elect... more info

ContactMusic — The former trustees of James Browns estate are asking a South Carolina judge to void a 2009 settlement deal which divided up the late soul legends assets Adele Pope and Robert Buchanan claim they were ousted from their positions as trustees because t... more info

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ContactMusic — James Browns former manager has been sentenced to three years of home confinement for misusing the late stars finances in the years leading up to his death David Cannon 72 was accused of stealing a portion of a 900000 562500 cheque and also help... more info