KEXP Seattle — As promised, here’s more live performances from our 2011 SXSW broadcast from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop. Old school-styled singer and Daptone artist Charles Bradley kicked off the second day with an inspired set of hip-jerking, heart-rending, full... more info

XLR8R — In memory of Steve Reid, the legendary jazz drummer whose prolific career included working with James Brown, Miles Davis, and Kieran Hebden, among others, before passing away last year, BBC Radio DJ/Brownswood head honcho Gilles Peterson has founded ... more info

Guardian Music — The ageing players of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo have regrouped – with the help of Franz FerdinandOvernight success can take years. For the members of Benin's Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, it has taken more than 40 of them. Just as Cuba's Buena Vi... more info

Guardian Music — This ambitious history of protest songs suggests their best days are over. They can, of course, be recycled…Among the challengers hoping to keep the X Factor winner Matt Cardle from topping the charts last Christmas were a new recording of John Cag... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — See Charles Bradley. Do yourself a favor, do me a favor, do him a favor. Pay this man money for his talent. He has earned it. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — See Charles Bradley. Do yourself a favor, do me a favor, do him a favor. Pay this man money for his talent. He has earned it. Read his bio: it sounds like Dickens by way of Donny Goines. Murder, poverty,... more info

KEXP Seattle — Like fellow Daptone signee Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley has traveled an unconventional road to success. Born in Florida but raised in Brooklyn, he spent most of his childhood on the streets. After seeing James Brown live at an early age, he decided ... more info

Guardian Music — Singer with 'no hits' joins all-star cast including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond and Dr JohnTom Waits was inducted by Neil Young into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York on Monday night. Accepting his award at the ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria... more info

ContactMusic — Kate Moss will look "fresh and modern" on her wedding day. The supermodel is set to marry Jamie Hince later this year and celebrity hairdresser James Brown is set to style her tresses and while they have not yet discussed her look, James is certai... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Travis Baker sat down with Nick Huff Barili yesterday to talk about his new solo album “Give The Drummer Some” coming out March 15th. Travis explains the meaning behind the title and how DJ AM would include James Brown samples on their mixtapes a... more info