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19 de April de 2025
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Soul II Soul: Pioneers of the British Soul Movement

In the vibrant tapestry of 1980s Britain, a unique sound emerged from the heart of London’s multicultural landscape. Soul II Soul, founded by Jazzie B and Daddae Harvey, began as a sound system in North London, embodying the DIY ethos of the era.
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12 de April de 2025
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Steel Pulse’s Handsworth Revolution: The Sound of Rebellion and Resilience

In 1978, reggae was already a global force, but in the UK, it had a different pulse—one shaped by the struggles and resilience of the Caribbean diaspora. Handsworth Revolution, the debut album by Birmingham’s Steel Pulse, captured this energy like no other British reggae album before it.
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5 de April de 2025
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Rob: Space Afro Funk’s Ghanian Genius

Rob ‘Roy’ Raindorf, born on May 13, 1949, in Accra, Ghana, emerged as one of West Africa’s most enigmatic musical figures during the 1970s. His formative years were marked by a deep admiration for American soul and funk legends such as Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, and Ray Charles.
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22 de March de 2025
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The Apollo Theatre: The Beating Heart of Black Music in America

If there’s one venue that stands as the undisputed home of Black music in America, it’s Harlem’s Apollo Theater. Located on 125th Street in New York City, the Apollo has been more than just a stage—it’s been a proving ground, a launchpad, and a sacred space where legends were made.
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16 de March de 2025
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The Staple Singers – Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (1972) – Album Review

Few albums embody the intersection of soul, gospel, and activism quite like Be Altitude: Respect Yourself. Released in 1972 on the legendary Stax Records, this album arrived at a pivotal moment in Black American history. The civil rights movement had entered a new phase—Dr. King was gone...
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