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Martin D (Cunnie) has passed on that the EMS bunch are having a summer event, details below, seems not only at a great venue but going by the line up the music on offer will be a bit of a summer all era soulfest Here's the bumf All eras Soulful music Friday 15th August 8pm to 1am+ Saturday 16th August 2pm to 1am+ Qube 11-19 Regent Street, S1 4DA Sheffield, United Kingdom featuring EMS members on the wheels of steel... ian dewhirst - mastercuts colin curtis - oakley mark randle - soul purpose teee - real love radio dodger - soul underground terry gee - 21K sean hampsey - soul sessence ockers - morecambe 'brummie' lin taylor - soul underground fish - simply soul geoff burgess - soul intent miranda - TSOP brett franklin - the bar simon murray - upfront paul thrower - chi-soul russ steele - modernism steve woomble - Soulhull martin smith - soul intent wakefield city soul club white bull gisburn crew philly dave - all things soulful dave lucas - the motorway paul sutton - soulshyne martin dixon - modernism micke and lasse - sweden

be connected, be up todate... Just stumbled across this bit of news, havent dived in fully but from first look it looks a good one, with audio clips and such (may need to hit the "english" link" ) New Fania Records Website! http://www.fania.com Fania Records is proud to announce its new and enhanced website. Starting Monday, June 23rd, visitors will be able to enjoy the best spot on the Internet for all things Fania! The new Fania.com website will offer the best and latest information on every Fania artist. Plus, the new site offers the finest assortment of information on all the top Fania musical icons. From artists’ bios, to new releases and places to get your favorite Fania albums, the up-to-the-minute new Fania.com is the definitive home for all things Fania. Be sure to visit Fania.com and to sign up for the electrifying Fania Records monthly newsletter, to get the best and ultimate word on the hard-hitting world of Fania! Be connected. Be up to date…Become part of the Fania online community at Fania.com! Español La Fania se honra en presentar Fania.com …la nueva pagina de Internet de la disquera más candente del mundo. La nueva pagina de La Fania tendrá su estreno mundial el lunes 23 de Junio. Los invitamos a visitarnos al lugar ideal para todos los amantes de La Fania. La nueva casa cibernética de La Fania cuenta con las ultimas noticias, álbumes e información de todas las estrellas de La Fania. En Fania.com encontraras excelentes archivos de todos tus artistas favoritos. Para mantenerse al tanto de los últimos acontecimientos, recuerden inscribirse a la carta mensual de La Fania, ¡Y visiten Fania.com para ser parte de la comunidad de Fania más grande del mundo! Conéctate. Mantente el al tanto de todo, y se parte de la comunidad…en Fania.com

Today (1st July) sees Kenny Gamble "I am an American" released from Sony in a digital only format. The press release below has the full background and how Kenny Gamble teamed up with Patti LaBelle and the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs for this project. To listen to the various different version of this release on the Sony page dedicated to this release, just hit the link below. http://www.sonybmgmasterworks.com/american/ Press release Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Award Winner KENNY GAMBLE releases “I Am An American” FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES BY PATTI LABELLEAND Temple University Symphony Orchestra & Choirs AVAILABLE DIGITALLY JULY 1st As we approach Independence Day it is hard not to pay tribute to America by listening to the songs associated with our country’s greatness. Timing is everything and in a historic year of change in these United States, a new piece of music reflects a deeply held sentiment of empowerment, patriotism and pride. A recording of “I Am An American,” a song adopted by U.S. spiritual leader the late Father Divine and his International Peace Mission movement, has been produced by legendary music producer and songwriter and recent Rock Roll Hall of Fame inductee Kenneth Gamble, the co-founder of Philadelphia International Records (known for hundreds of classic hits by such artists as The O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass and Patti LaBelle among many others). “I Am An American” will be released by Sony BMG Masterworks and it will available at all digital service providers on July 1st. Father of the “Philadelphia Sound,” Kenny Gamble teams up with Patti LaBelle and the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs to bring America its new ode to patriotism, “I Am An American.” Full of huge orchestral crescendos, excerpts from important speeches in American history and original words, along with Ms. LaBelle’s powerful and soulful voice, “I Am An American” has all the making of being one of the great patriotic tunes of our time. When Temple University honored Gamble and his wife Faatimah for their community work in Philadelphia, the famed music man was inspired by hearing the prestigious educational institution’s choir and orchestra and envisioned using them for “I Am An American.” Adding Patti Labelle – with whom he has worked many times since their childhood days in Philly – was Gamble’s idea and the powerhouse vocalist’s performance on the song showcases a whole new side of her artistry, her first classically-oriented recording. The writer of songs of empowerment such as “Wake Up Everybody” and “Message In Our Music,” Kenny Gamble views “I Am An American” as a recording meant to inspire, uplift and encourage a sense of pride in the nation: “In recent times, Americans have been depressed about many things and not always happy about the country. The words of this song and the performance by Patti LaBelle and the Temple choirs and orchestra can lift the spirits for America that has always been destined to be a country standing for freedom, justice and equality. It is the first time in the history of humanity that we have people of all creeds, colors and races in one place at one time. This recording is about being proud to be an American because, in 2008, we are doing a lot of great things. I’m hopeful that “I Am An American” will be a new song for our country, that it will raise our morale and raise the consciousness of the people at a time when destiny has put us at a turning point in our history as a nation.” Historically, patriotic music has helped narrate the birth of our country, describe the struggles we overcame, and layout the bright future that we see for ourselves as a nation. Kenneth Gamble has kept true to this musical tradition, paying homage to where this country came from and where it is going. “I Am An American” may become one of our country’s great anthems -- musically waving our country’s flag for all to hear. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:http://www.sonybmgmasterworks.com/american/

The annual Soulgate FREE all-dayer celebrates its 27th year on Saturday 12th July 2008 - in loving memory of Randy Cozens. The all-dayer kicks off at 12pm Closes at 1AM The Venue: Fishmongers Arms, 3 Winchmore Hill Road, Southgate, London N14 6AD. This now legendary all-dayer, originally hosted by Randy Cozens, and now held in his will memory, will include a collection for the Royal Marsden Hospital Great DJ line up as ever; Ady Croasdell, Taff, Steve Guanori, Eddie Piller, Ivor Jones, Terry Jones, Jon Farrell, Johnny Timlin, Val Palmer, Jo Wallace, Toby, Pete Wid, Roger Stewart, Nigel Flood and many more spinning Deep Soul, Northern Soul, and Crossover - with a bit of ska & funk too We have seats outside in the sun and 22 car parking spaces for those who turn up early. Those needing to park can also park at Asda. Everyone welcome to this now legendary all-dayer