JamBase — On the anniversary of James Brown’s death in 2006, watch The Godfather Of Soul performing live with The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin. more info

Core News — “This week’s show is all about The Funk & Soul Christmas Party with classics from Bootsy Collins and James Brown.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Craig Charles Fun... more info

JamBase — The lineups, dates and venues for a handful of 2019 James Brown Dance Party tributes have been announced. more info

Core News — “The Black Madonna plays the rarest and most influential James Brown records in her collection and celebrates his influence on hip hop and dance-floor culture.” Check out other Residency shows in my archive and subscribe to the feed to get good m... more info

JamBase — Bob Dylan played a James Brown cover for the first time to end his recent performance at William B. Bell Auditorium in Augusta. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lee also performs at the James Brown tribute at The Apollo this weekend. Continue reading… more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Venisha Brown died Wednesday at AU Health Medical Center in Augusta due to complications from pneumonia. She was 53 years old. more info

Guardian Music — With her astonishing voice and stage presence, channelling Janis Joplin and James Brown, Hadwin made it to the America’s Got Talent final this week – but misses her dog back home‘I’m just a normal teenage kid,” says C... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonFrom water-pistols to vagina trousers, the fun never stops at the eclectic artist’s formidable live showNot only does the revolutionary pop singer and toast of 2018, Janelle Monáe, stage-dive at the end of the second night... more info

New York Times — Biographies of the queen of R-E-S-P-E-C-T and two other giants of the genre: James Brown and Otis Redding. more info