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December 2008

Sonja Grier – Soul Evolution

Bill Bradford has done it again. This writer/producer has laid down eight tracks of classic soul for song siren Sonja Grier, and the resulting CD, “Soul Evolution”, is an instant classic. Sonja’s musical journey started in Charlotte, NC when she was singing on children’s television shows. Then she joined family …

Michael K. – Moment In Time

Multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Michael K’s new project is a flavorful Cd with rich tones and warm melodies that maintain a balance of songs that keep a mid-tempo groove throughout the twelve-song Cd entitled “Moment In Time”. Michael’s vocals are warm and sensitive, and the music doesn’t overshadow his style. After receiving …

Spyro Gyra | A Night Before Christmas

Spyro Gyra - A Night Before Christmas
 
Spyro Gyra | A Night Before Christmas
By Peggy Oliver
 
When Jay Beckenstein was asked how the name Spyro Gyra was birthed, he took the inspiration from a biology class called the spirogyra; also known as pond scum. Some persons might chuckle at such a choice. But no one could possibly laugh at their major musical impact especially for the smooth jazz movement, spanning a twenty-six disc resume.

Soul Of The Holidays – WHUR-96.3 (Various Artists)

Soul Of The Holidays
 
Soul of the Holidays | Various Artists
By Terrill J. Hanna

 
What a unique way to not only feature a great selection of special music artists to an evening of fantastic, special Christmas music on stage. But to demonstrate how well WHUR/Howard University Records had produced this concert with proceeds to benefit their “Food2Feed” nonprofit organization, designed to help Washington DC area families with monetary donations & non-perishable food items.

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