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07Sep/15

British soul singer Kwabs talks debut album ‘Love + War’

September 7, 2015MusicAustria, British musicians, Germany, HONNE, Kwabena Adjepong, Kwabs, London, Love + War, Musicians, Sam Smith, Singers, Soul singer, Susan Ashton, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Walksmbale

British soul singer Kwabs talks debut album ‘Love + War’ and performs gig at Somerset House.

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02May/15

Soul singer Ben E. King, famous for ‘Stand by Me’ dies at 76 – Agent

May 2, 2015MusicAfrican-American culture, African-American music, Arts, Atlantic Records, Ben E. King, Doo-wop, Entertainment/Culture, Gary U.S. Bonds, Human Interest, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Jerry Lieber, King, KING Co, Mike Stoller, Music, Musicians, New York City, Phil Brown, Rhythm and blues, Save the Last Dance for Me, Songs, Soul singer, Stand by Me, The Drifters, There Goes My Baby, United Statessmbale

Ben E. King, the American soul singer behind the classic hit ‘Stand by Me’ dies aged 76.
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14Apr/15

Soul singer Percy Sledge dies in Louisiana age 73 – agent

April 14, 2015MusicEntertainment/Culture, Human Interest, Joni Sledge, Louisiana, Musicians, Percy Sledge, Rhythm and blues, Singles, Sister Sledge, Songs, Soul music, Soul singer, Spooner Oldham, When a Man Loves a Womansmbale

Soul singer Percy Sledge, best known for his recording of “When a Man Loves a Woman,” died at his home in Louisiana aged 73 after battling cancer, his agent said on Tuesday April 14.

The song recorded by Sledge in 1966 was his first single and is considered one of the greatest of all soul songs.