Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best jazz festivalsBrass: Durham International FestivalWhen: 1-17 JulyWhere: Various venues, DurhamWhat: A new arrival on the festival scene, bringing together brass band traditions from across the world.Who: Mace... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Fleet Foxes @ Neport Folk Fest in 2009 (more by Jim Bruekner) Felice Brothers @ Spiegeltent in 2008 (more by Faith-Ann Young) today in NYC * Kris Davis @ Barbes * Maceo Parker @ SOB's * Big Terrific @ Cameo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Syl Johnson supporting Yo La Tengo @ Maxwell's (more by Andrew St. Clair) Deep Groove soul singer Syl Johnson will return to the NYC stage to play a headlining date at The Bell House on June 24th. Tickets are on... more info

Scotsman.com — MACEO PARKER PICTURE HOUSE, EDINBURGH *** more info

Starpulse — A New Year cruise ferrying fans of "American Idol" star Taylor Hicks and funk icon Maceo Parker from Florida to the Caribbean and back has returned after a drug raid. Reports suggest federal drug... more info

ContactMusic — A New Year cruise ferrying fans of American Idol star TAYLOR HICKS and funk icon MACEO PARKER from Florida to the Caribbean and back has returned after a drugs raid.Reports suggest federal drug agents stormed the ship just before it was due to set sa... more info

Core News — Craig Charles explores the best in funk and soul with Eumir Deodato. Subscribe to the feed to get updated about fresh mixes in the future. The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6 Music 2010-12-18 with Eumir Deodato [Hotfile download] Tracklist: S... more info

Core News — “Craig Charles explores the best in funk and soul.” Subscribe to the feed to get updated about fresh mixes in the future. The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6 Music 2010-12-11 [Hotfile download] Tracklist: Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fool... more info

Guardian Music — There was some fear that there wouldn't be enough vegetable-related songs to make a decent list. But that was reckoning without Potato Head Blues, Asparagus Next Left, Pass the Peas and the rest...When setting this topic the thought did occur (when i... more info

All About Jazz — After two years on the road including a 10-city tour in the US opening for m: Maceo Parker and concerts from Istanbul to Mumbai, Grand Pianoramax again teams up with underground hiphop heroes m: Mike Ladd, Black Cracker and for the first time electro... more info