Core News — “2018 was another huge year for the funk and soul scene. From Funk and Soul Show favourites The Allergies, Lack of Afro, James Taylor Quartet and The Bamboos to new discoveries like J P Bimeni and The Black Belts, Craig will be looking back some of... more info

Guardian Music — Tom Horan on the label that brought mod classics back to the dance floor, signed Jamiroquai and rediscovered Terry Callier'It was just going to be a party label. We didn't take it too seriously," says Eddie Piller. His cockney tones a little frayed a... more info

Guardian Music — If soulful stuff is what you're after, here are the best jazz fests taking place this summer up and down the countryBluesFestWhen 26 June-6 JulyWhere Various venues in London and ManchesterWhat Performers bring out the blues in their musicWho Nick Lo... more info

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

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Guardian Music — Acid jazzDJ-derived term for clubbers' enthusiasm in the late 80s and early 90s for 60s soul-bop styles. Spawned a new generation of jazz dancers.Check out The James Taylor Quartet: Absolute.Bebop/BopMostly small-group reaction against big-band swing... more info

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