Formerly April Deep Aries Presents has interviewed the most eclectic artists in the industry in acting, music, as well as positive energy guests and celebrities.
Tomi Known the world over as one of the original members of one of the most successful funk/rock/R&B bands of all time, Cameo, Tomi has always been an integral part of the groups success. Over the course of his career, and over 17 million records sold, his distinctive tenor has helped de$ne the groups signature sound as much as partner and co-founder Larry Blackmon's "Ow" has. He has also co-written, along with Blackmon, many of the groups biggest hits, such as "Candy", Word Up", "Single Life", "Flirt", "Back and Forth", “She's Strange” and many others. In 1989, Tomi’s eponymous LP was released on Elektra Records. Despite packed with great songs and strong guest stars like Branford Marsalis and Betty Wright, unfortunately, internal problems led to Electra dropping the project. His next solo effort was the independently produced The Way in 2009. With strong production assistance from good friends Marvin Sperling and former Time member Jesse Johnson, the potent mix of tight funk and jazz influenced mid-tempo jams gave Tomi a chance to write and do the music that he felt in his heart and soul. Now with his brand new EP, A Life To Remember, the singer, songwriter and producer has tapped into a deep well-spring of creative and exciting, wholly original music. Hence the title, A Life to Remember is the latest from Tomi and the lyrics are perfectly tailored to him. He didn’t write them specifically for me, but it’s one of those magical occurrences in music that you can’t help but celebrate and embrace.”
Recently at Chene Park near the beatiful water bordering between Detroit and Windsor, I got to see Shalamar featuring Carolyn Griffey, Howard Hewett, guitarist Micki Free and the drummer Carlos Sargent!. "The funky drummer"! He resides from the home of blues in Memphis, Tennessee. Influenced by James Brown, George Duke, Earth Wind & Fire, The Dooble Brothers, Phil Collins. A career spanning 20 years, Carlos has performed at jazz festivals in Italy! His list even includes Japan. This will be a great show Call in Live to 929-477-2320 EST 7 pm Pacific 4 pm Central 6 pm
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Young Fusion, rock guitarist Gabby Logan, In her own words "I've been playing guitar for a little over 10 years and I love love love all types of music. By nature, my main style is rock n roll, but I am trained in classical music and theory. I try not to stick to the notion of being in one genre." Group collaborations include "Diamond" "The Tulips", "Yoash Victorious", "Ebony George" etc...
Indira Milini Khan was born in Chicago and grew up in Los Angeles and New York City. The sultry young singer comes from a musical family; her mother is the legendary Pop/Soul icon Chaka Khan. Indira's musical influence stems from performers of varied genres such as: The Artist (Prince), Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Sarah McLaughlin and Sheryl Crow. Indira began her professional music career at a young age. From the ages of fourteen to seventeen, she was the founding member of the Motown Records group Pretty in Pink. Indira was responsible for co-writing the majority of the groups material. After her stint with Pretty in Pink, she went on to record with Atlantic Records recording artist Miki Howard, Indira is known in the music industry as a prolific songwriter. It is her deeply personal songs and passionate writing that is true to her heart. Always striving as a singer and performer, Indira has toured extensively most recently with the Daughters of Soul and Rufus, both in the United States and Overseas. A benefit of Indira's travels with her mother on the road is her perspective on how music is a powerful influence in the lives of all people. Though she considers her music mainly R&B, don’t be surprised to hear some funk, rock and jazz spicing up the tracks in her forthcoming release. Despite the many comparisons to her mothers legendary voice, Indira pulls out all the stops when it comes to her own unique style. She expresses her individual diva-tude with humility, grace and power! - For more information on Ms. Khan, please visit www.daughtersofsoul.com
A. Deep Live Presents: Grady Thomas is a former member of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic. Thomas lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Thomas started out in the late 1950s as one of The Parliaments, a doo wop barbershop quintet led by George Clinton.In 1977, Thomas (along with original Parliaments Fuzzy Haskins and Calvin Simon), left Parliament-Funkadelic after financial and management disputes with Clinton. In 1981, the trio caused confusion when they formed a new funk band that they also called Funkadelic, and released an album called Connections and Disconnections. After a return stint with George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars in the nineties, Thomas, original Parliaments bass vocalist Ray Davis, Haskins, and Simon founded "Original P" with whom Thomas currently performs.
There are singers and then there are Vocal Architects. Maxayn Lewis is the latter - not only a coveted session and touring vocalist but a passionate and conscientious instructor and coach for people in all walks of life to use their voices to their maximum capacity. Just call it "The Max Factor!" The resume of Maxayn Lewis is an impressive one that includes recording with artists ranging from Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and Celine Dion to Michael Jackson and Madonna. She has toured with Quiet Storm greats Brenda Russell and Gino Vannelli, jazz legend Les McCann and renowned blues man Bobby "Blue" Bland, as well as many superstars in the Japanese pop world such as Omega Tribe, Toshinobu Kubota, Anri, Akina Nakamori, Sanno Motoharu and Namie Amuro. Maxayn (pronounced max-ann - the "y" is silent) grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma as Paulette Parker, a region renowned for producing great musicians - from rocker Leon Russell to funk masters the GAP Band (both of which she has worked with). She came upon her vocal gifts naturally from her mother, C. Lorene Parker, who was a fantastic gospel singer but, more practically, a chef by trade. Maxayn cites her as well as the incomparable Nina Simone as major inspirations. She sang in a classical conservatory and later honed her chops in jazz nightclubs and the particularly demanding Marshall amplified music of rock clubs. Her big break arrived when the legendary Tina Turner blew into town and recruited her for a world tour. On this tour, Maxayn wowed critics and musicians alike including English rock royalty David Bowie and Mick Jagger, who referred her for gigs.
MICHAEL JASPER Michael Gabriel Jasper was born in Bronxville, New York on September 19, 1993, the youngest of four siblings and son of composer/recording artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy lifetime achievement award recipient, Chris Jasper, formerly of the recording groups Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley.
Grady Harrell is a natural born entertainer. Mr. Harrell comes from a musical family, his mom was a member of a soul group Friends of Distinction. Mr. Harrell's natural personality shines in his stage plays and love for Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. Three solo projects that show his romantic charm and 80's and 90's vibe, which formerly he worked with two great groups Shalamar and The Whispers! Grady has also toured with Patti Labelle and currently has his band, Groove City band based out of Vegas. Also, a native entertainer of Los Angeles!
Ghettosongbird has played legendary NYC stages such as CBGB’s, The Bitter End, Snitch, Wicked Willy’s, 106&Park, Apollo Theater, Cafe Wha, The Village Underground, M1-5, Ashford & Simpson Suga Bar, ect., The World Famous Whisky A Go-Go & The Gaslite (with Rosa Lee Brooks who wrote & recorded with Jimi Hendrix) in L.A., The Tropicana Hotel & Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, Maxine’s in Trenton NJ, The Clubhouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Asylum in Washington D.C., Philly hot spots like The World Cafe Live, The Trocadero, Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Liacoria Center, The Philadelphia Independent Music Conference, Temple University, La Salle University, Penns Landing, Pantene Total You Tour, Silk City opening up for RES, Johnny Brendas opening up for Free Form Funky Freqs with Legendary musicians Vernon Reid (from 80′s rock band Living Colour), G. Calvin Weston, & Jamaladeen Tucuma, opened up for Sonja Sanchez at Poetry Festival, Philadelphia music & film festival at Legendary Blue Horizon, The Tin Angel, The Fire, & she even played bass with local classic rock band Wiqid Blicse etc. Ghetto Songbird writes and produces music sparked by the love, struggle and uprisal of her environment. Her 1st CD “Alley Of The Earth” was recorded in L.A. with the help of her mentor Rosa Lee Brooks & is like an underground cult favorite with airplay in her hometown Philadelphia, New York and overseas in the UK. She has transformed her Rock-n-roll dream into the reality, as her fans await her long awaited 2nd album “Hoodstock Wingdom”.
April Deep Aries Presents! (Los Angeles) – Vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter, and producer Johnny Britt – Founder and Lead Singer of the former Motown Group “Impromp2” -- has signed with Guion Partners for Worldwide Representation as he prepares for his debut solo album, “Feels So Good,”! IMPROMP2 was my favorite group in the 90's and 2000's! Johnny’s contemporary release, “Feels So Good,” is a collection of eleven dynamic songs that brings a refreshing revival of old-school soul to the R&B scene. The CD is a soulful journey that hearkens back to the heyday of brilliant music with an updated groove, R&B, Jazz, Pop, Soul, and a little bit of Reggae flavor. Known for his uplifting and positive lyrics, Johnny’s debut as a solo artist and his previous recordings on Motown Records with “IMPROMP2” are recognized internationally.
April Deep Aries Presents is Proud to announce Chris Jasper on the show again with his latest single "Still in Love". Mr. Jasper is of course a legend in himself and all of his contributions to music. Also, in depth conversation again! If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS music during this time, including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and “Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” His arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, are the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.” When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984), Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY BROTHERS were no longer a self-produced, self-contained group.
April Deep Aries Presents: Music that your soul can feel and a few unreleased tracks from artists. SPECIAL UNRELEASED MUSIC BY SHAI!
Raphael Deas has been a part of the Boston scene from the age of 15 as a break dancer on the streets of Boston.He went on to open for many early hip-hop acts such as Curtis Blow, the Fatboys, and Run DMC. He was a featured dancer at night clubs. After many small group and solo music ventures, a chance meeting with Maurice Starr at a local recording studio landed him a spot in the pop/funk band Homework (Epic/Sony Records). Raphael has shared the stage and TV screen with Michael Jackson, Will Smith, New Kids on the Block, Expose, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation, the Dance Party USA family, Technotronic, and many more. Connecting with his Native American heritage brought him national success with a "Song Of The Year" nomination in 2011 and a win for "Best HipHop/Rap Song" in 2012 at the Native American Music Awards, along with "Song Of The Year" 2011 "Best New Male Artist" 2012 and a second "Song Of The Year" win at the New England Urban Music Awards in 2013. As a lifelong martial artist and fitness enthusiast, Raphael now combines his music, love for fitness, and entertaining in his new ventures. #TheRaphaelShow #GrownNFunky has been on the air since 2012 and combines his love for #TheFunk of the 80s/90s along with new independent artists of all disiplines and reaching people with his message of Fitness, Faith, Funk, and Foolishness!!
May May Aliwas born and raised in Chicago, IL and she is the eldest daughter of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali. While earning her B.A. Degree in Social Work, Maryum’s first cousin, Otto Ali, was a homicide victim of gang violence in her hometown, Chicago. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Maryum made a commitment to help at-risk youth, and she has been fulfilling this pledge for the past fourteen years in the gang prevention field. As a Case Manager and Program Director for Community Build, Inc., Maryum has provided direct services to approximately 300 at-risk youth in South Los Angles. From 2009 to 2013, she served as Regional Manager for the department of Gang Reduction and Youth Developmentunder Mayor’s Office in Los Angeles. Maryum is currently developing her own gang prevention and youth development program in Los Angeles. Her organization is called DMTL. (www.DMTLFamily.org) In addition to her work in social services, Maryum is the author of a children’s picture book about her father titled, I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali.” She is also a spokesperson for Team Parkinson and The Parkinson’s Unity Walk in an effort to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and research for a cure.
Music producer/ artist/Composer MICHAEL ANGELO SAULSBERRY for over the last 22 years. Those works landed Michael 4 Grammy nominations 1 day time Emmy nomination with over 11 million records sold. Michael came in the music business with a popular R&B group in the 90's called PORTRAIT with hits like "Here we go again" and "Honey dip". It sold over a million copies. Michael's Dad is a member of the 50's doowoop group "The Penquins" whos all time HIT "Earth Angel has been one of the most cover tunes in the history of rock and roll that has sold over millions and millions and million of record over the years. Michael just finished my E-Book called "The doos and dont's of a music producer"
Cynda began a professional life of acting and singing after relocating to New York from her native Chicago. Her debut film MO' BETTER BLUES directed by Spike Lee, was a critical and commercial success. Blessed with a role that also required singing, her song HARLEM BLUES went #1 on the R&B charts. That film opened the door to her next performance in Carl Franklin's ONE FALSE MOVE - the true icebreaker for Cynda's career. This break out independent film appeared on many Best Film lists and Cynda was nominated for the coveted Spirit Award. Cynda has since appeared in numerous films including: Stewart Wade’s TRU LOVED, John Nolte’s BEAUTIFUL LOSER, Salvador Litvak's WHEN DO WE EAT, Billy Wirth's MACARTHUR PARK, P.J. Castellante's RELAX...IT'S JUST SEX, Darin Scott's CAUGHT UP and Wesley Strick's THE TIE THAT BINDS. She has also performed memorable quality television roles including: BET's HIDDEN BLESSINGS, LIFETIME'S THE COURAGE TO LOVE, HBO's DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, Oprah Winfrey's ABCminiseries, THE WEDDING andPBS'TALES OF THE CITY.
If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS music during this time, including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and “Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” and musical talents to ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY, and topped the charts singinglead vocals on “Caravan of Love” (1985).“Caravan” was also used in commercials as part of a Dodge Caravan advertising campaign. His music has also been used in radio and television commercials, most recently “Who’s That Lady” (Swiffer) and “Between The Sheets” (L’Oreal).
April Deep Aries Presents Producer/Singer/Songwriter Leon Sylvers III. Leon Sylvers is the founding members of the 1970's group, The Sylvers. With hits like "Boogie Fever" and "Misdemeanor" whose music was sampled by rapper D.O.C. in the late 80s with "Its funky enough". The Sylvers have been featured on UNSUNG! Mr. Sylvers has also produced several artists over the decades like The Whispers, Shalamar, Evelyn Champagne King and one of my childhood favorites, Five Star and one of the best groups, Guy w/Teddy Riley up until 2000.
April Deep Aries presents Jason Michael, a native Detroiter, the biographer of "Strength of a Woman", the late great beautiful soulful singer Phyllis Hyman. Jason, Spirit of Detroit award winner, worked on the staff of Between The Lines, a Detroit based news and arts weekly, for which he has written for more than a decade. As an entertainment writer, he has interviewed everyone from Motown greats Martha Reeves and Mary Wilson to celebrities as wide ranging as Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton and Boy George. Jason has a passion for urban music and spent a decade in the employ of Grammy award winner Betty Wright. After being told time and time again that there was no market for a book about Phyllis Hyman, Jason formed JAM Books, LLC in 2007 to release his first book, Strength Of A Woman: The Phyllis Hyman Story.
April Deep Aries presents author/director/humanitarian. Jay Tavare, who has acclaim and an award winner at the American Indian film festival. Jay has been in the movie Unbowed, CSI season finale and many other ones. He is also involved in Adopt an Elder program (for American Indians). He has a list of accomplishments on his web site www.jaytavare.com
April Deep Aries Presents Jessica Cameron, who has already been cast in more then 30 projects including music videos, TV shows and feature films. In 2010 she won an industry award for being a Rising Movie Star. Most recently she played Princess Areola in the feature film Potpourri directed by Elliot Diviney and she starred with horror icon Steven Geoffrey's in the feature film Mr.Hush. She also had the chance to work with legendary director Jim Wynorski on the (rumored to be syfy channel bound) film Camel Spiders and the established horror director Jeff Burr on a feature film entitled Resurection. She was three web series that have been released in 2011 including the syfy film noir "Aidan 5", the comedy series "2 Doors Down" and the action packed series "Caught!" In 2011 she started her comic book modeling while appearing in Brian Shirley's "Crocaloctopus" and Dennis Willman's "Ginger-Stein". In 2012 she will be starring in Dennis Willman's comic book series "The Vengeance of Sleepy Hollow" as well as many more film and TV projects. www.jessicacameron.com
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