2017. In January 2001, Memphis-based keyboard player Al Gamble and his drumming younger brother Chad decided to take advantage of their years of jamming in the family rec room and form a band together. They filled o..

2014. The second Ike & Tina Turner LP was comprised of 1961-1962 recordings made in the midst of their rigorous touring schedule along the fabled "chitlin' circuit" and in between club residencies in t..

2018. In 1964, Atlantic Records established itself as the country's premier R&B label when it recorded its leading acts at the two most prestigious venues on the 'Chitlin Circuit', New York's Apollo Theater and ..

2020. The African American bongo player known as Chaino released a series of sublime exotica albums during the 1950s, based around themes of "savage Africa," supposed tribal mating rituals, voodoo practice..

1980. As soul became the music of black America in the late 60s, the blues had to adapt to survive. For those who could, playing to the white rock crowd was an attractive option, but in hundreds of sweaty, run-down ..

2023. Mystery surrounds Davis' background and why this tremendous suite of recordings has remained unreleased. What we do know is that Davis came of age in the Houston area where in high school he joined The Four Te..