Chi-town's own Rufus and the incredible Chaka Khan have a story that needs to be made into film for sure! From wikipedia: … [Read more...] about Saturday Evening Thread: Chicago Soul – Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
Chicago Soul
Friday Evening Soul: Chicago Soul – Curtis Mayfield Pt. 2
Sparkle is an Aretha Franklin album, written and produced by Curtis Mayfield. The disc is the soundtrack album for the 1976 Warner Bros. motion picture Sparkle, starring Irene Cara. You combine the Queen with Curtis and yes, you have yourself a HIT! … [Read more...] about Friday Evening Soul: Chicago Soul – Curtis Mayfield Pt. 2
Friday Afternoon Thread: Chicago Soul – Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: Chicago Soul – Curtis Mayfield
Monday Open Thread
Good Morning P.O.U. Fam! This week we will explore the artists and sounds of Chicago Soul. Chicago soul exhibited an unmistakable gospel sound, like Southern soul, but was somewhat lighter and more delicate in its approach. Chicago vocal groups tended to feature laid-back sweet harmonies, while solo artists exhibited a highly melodic approach to their songs. The … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread