Sky News — Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, a Dutch police spokesman has said. more info

Gigwise — He passes away on flight... more info

The Telegraph — Everything about Solomon Burke is huge - his faith, his talent, his family and his girth. more info

All About Jazz — It's hard to think of another artist who could bring together so many collaborators from disparate corners of the music world as those who turn up on the Killer's latest outing, which include Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood (on separate trac... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Azbest said... My Bloody Valentine 21.03.1989 Lyon Older Stuff: My Bloody Valentine 21.03.1989 Lyon, One Million Bulgarians, Sepultura, Dirtmusic http://proskynesis.blogspot.com themusicologist said... Tales From The Underground #5 Googie Rene Combo... more info

Cross Rhythms — Solomon Burke showcased on Willie Mitchell produced album more info

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Guardian Music — Belle & Sebastian's much-anticipated ATP Bowlie Weekender 2 (10-12 Dec, Butlins, Minehead, atpfestival.com) has now added Foals, Crystal Castles, Edwyn Collins, Steve Mason and Dean Wareham playing the influential dream-pop of his former band Galaxie... more info

Guardian Music — Queen of Soul and former US secretary of state join forces for fundraiser. In other news: Solomon Burke to team up with Colin PowellThe "Queen of Soul" is to team up with the, er, former queen of the US state department at a concert in Philadelphia n... more info

USA Today Music — The soul legend's new album serves as a requiem for legendary producer Willie Mitchell. more info