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Guests: Cary Kuhlmann, Lennie HowardMinistry: The Samaritan Counseling Center, MontgomeryPositions: (Cary) Executive Director, (Lennie) CounselorTopic: In recognition of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month (September), Samaritan Counseling Center representatives discussed the Soul Shop program, available to local churches throughout the year.Website: tsccenter.org

Guests: Cary Kuhlmann, Lennie HowardMinistry: The Samaritan Counseling Center, MontgomeryPositions: (Cary) Executive Director, (Lennie) CounselorTopic: In recognition of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month (September), Samaritan Counseling Center representatives discussed the Soul Shop program, available to local churches throughout the year.Website: tsccenter.org

In this special episode of Holy Shenanigans, recorded at the Wild Goose Festival 2024, host Tara Lamont Eastman delves into connection, community, and the divine dance of the Holy Spirit. Joined by guests Frances Cutshaw, Joy Celeste Crawford, Deborah Roof and Rebecca Daugherty Kaye, the episode features heartfelt stories and an interactive discussion with the audience about the sacred moments, or "holy shenanigans" that connect and transform us. Thanks to Charlie Bretan for recording this episode and for all his coordination to make the Goosecast a reality.Send Tara a Text MessageSupport the Show.Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman is an Ordained Minister of Word & Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She has pastored ELCA and PCUSA churches throughout New York State. She was a contributing writer to the Collaborate Lutheran Student Bible and the Connect Sunday School curriculum, published by Sparkhouse.

Tandra Rutledge and Tammy Bush discuss "Soul Shop" training to deal with suicides. With Megan Lynch and Tom Ackerman

IntroductionBPDBST is turning one! T-Kea and Jordan discuss the challenges and triumphs in our first year as a podcast and non-profit organization.SpotlightPhoenix Skye Maloney died by suicide on May 1, 2024 at the age of 20. A student who loved music and spending time with family, Phoenix lived with schizoaffective disorder. ResourceEustress Inc. is a non-profit that focuses on raising mental health awareness through conversation and activities to break the stigma associated with mental illness in black and brown communities. Eustress was founded by Rwenshawn Miller, a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and social entrepreneur living with bipolar disorder. Additional ResourcesThe Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker Check out Tandra Rutledge's (Soul Shop) episode on our podcast.Community Changemaker Naeemah Staggs is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist who teaches in the social work department at the University of Maryland. She facilitates trainings that focuses on practical applications to promote community healing and wellness. Moment of Inspiration  If you've been thinking about starting an organization, podcast, community event, or social media movement, DO IT! You will likely be surprised at the overwhelming support you'll receive. Connect with Us Follow us on IGFollow us on TikTokFollow us on YoutubeFollow T-Kea on IG and TikTokFollow Jordan on IGDonate Your support helps us to fulfill our mission of preventing suicide in the Black community. Support the cause! Shop Get your merch and support the show!EventsSoul Care, Breaking the Stigma with Coping Tips & StrategiesDate: Wednesday, May 29, 2024Time: 7:00 PMCheck it out!Black & Suicidal: Peer Support GroupDate: Thursday, May 30, 2024Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMGet your tickets now!Illuminate Hope: Empowering Mental Wellness ForumDate: Friday, May 31, 2024Time: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Pride Center of Maryland (Baltimore)Get your tickets now!DisclaimerInformation shared on our platforms, including details about individuals lost to suicide, is sourced from loved ones, social media, and/or news. Efforts are made for accuracy and sensitivity, but data may be incomplete. If you're a family member seeking to add or correct information, email us at info@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org. We honor families' wishes and promptly address concerns. We approach this topic with care and respect. Thank you for underst

Today we are posting an interview with David Galvan. David has been speaking, training and facilitating conversations about whole-person health for nearly 15 years. In that time, David has personally spoken to over 30,000 students along the front range of Colorado and across the country. David is a certified trainer in ACEs, QPR, and both Youth & Teen Mental Health First Aid, where he has trained over 1,500 individuals—he is also a Director/Trainer with Soul Shop, a faith based initiative that equips faith leaders to minister to those that have been impacted by suicide. He is personally and professionally dedicated to the mission that every person should have access to help, healing and hope. For more parenting resources, go to axis.org 

IntroductionT-Kea and Jordan are joined by Tandra Rutledge, Trainer & Director of Youth & Campus Ministry Programs at Soul Shop, to discuss the intersection between suicide prevention and the church.SpotlightPastor Teddy Parker, Jr., former pastor of Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Macon, GA, who died by suicide on November 10, 2013.ResourceSoul ShopSoul Shop is a faith-based organization that equips faith communities to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicidal desperation. Website: https://www.soulshopmovement.org/Additional Mental Health Resources: https://www.blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/_files/ugd/c79b52_8baa68adc228487d9906b12722f86b61.pdfCommunity ChangemakerDr. Anita PhillipsA former therapist, life coach, author, podcast host, Dr. Anita Phillips' platform works to make the connection between mental health and the Bible. Website: https://www.anitaphillips.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/dranitaphillips/Moment of Inspiration“Prayer is a weapon. Therapy is the strategy.” - Dr. Anita PhillipsConnect with Us Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackpeoplediebysuicide2?_t=8cjqDTiqHbq&_r=1Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo

Stokley is a GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who is one of music's best-kept secrets. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Prince, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and more. He's known best as the lead singer and drummer for legendary R&B group Mint Condition. In 2017, Stokley embarked on a new solo journey with the release of his debut album Introducing Stokley which produced two #1 singles “Organic” and “Levels.” He now continues that journey in a new partnership with the legendary Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' Perspective Records. Stokley's new single “She” is off his sophomore album due out this winter. "Jeopardy: Verbalize" has resonated with listeners far and wide, touching hearts with its soul-stirring melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and infectious beats. Stokley's ability to deliver emotional depth through his music, combined with Snoop Dogg's signature charm and lyrical prowess, has made this collaboration a standout hit on the charts. The SANFOKA album has been a significant highlight in Stokley's career, demonstrating his commitment to creating music that transcends genres and resonates with a diverse audience. The album's fusion of R&B, soul, and hip-hop elements has proven to be a winning formula, securing a firm place for Stokley as a groundbreaking force in the contemporary music landscape. Listen to Vibrant (feat. Snoop Dogg):  Connect with Stokley online: Facebook - StokleyOfficial Instagram - StokleyOfficial X/Twitter - @StokleyOfficial Webpage - istokley.com Download our brand new magazine, “Bring Back Soul Music”. With its captivating features, soul-stirring interviews, and the latest news, this magazine celebrates the enduring spirit of soul and its ability to touch the very core of our being. Download today and it's FREE https://bit.ly/3Nwx69X. ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: Instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: / bringbacksoul… Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz Join us on Patreon (https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr)

JEFF BRADSHAW continues to indulge in the celebration of the 20th Anniversary since the release of his first studio album. He recently gave fans a taste of "Jeff Bradshaw:20", with the release of two official singles from the project. The first offering was the smooth jazz-infused, "Carrie's Bread Puddin',". “Carrie's Bread Puddin”, is what Bradshaw calls a “southern church, hip-hop, D'Angelo swag” style song, honoring his mother's life and her famous bread pudding. “This song is dedicated to the most amazing person in the world! A church going, South Carolina raised, wife and mother of 3, who picked cotton, and beat all the odds because of her Love for God and family! Her famous Bread Pudding that I was raised on, that she still makes weekly for her church, is still as amazing as it was when I was A child!,” he shares. The second-course, is the Eric Roberson featured song, "Make Some Time ." “The song is inspired by people who hustle wanting to date people who hustle. We're all busy, but make sure you carve out some time for yourself. While you're at it, carve out some time for us.” adds Jeff. JEFF BRADSHAW is confident that listeners will still experience his music with the same unique sense of wonder as when they first heard him. “20 years man. It means to me, blessed, relevant, excited, young, and hungry. All those things I still am. excited about the music and excited for people to hear it. I'm still going to create these beautiful songs and the trombone is going to play a different role in every song,” he says. Jeff is currently gracing the cover of the summer issue of GROOV Magazine. Jeff Bradshaw's latest album "Jeff Bradshaw 20" is available now on Amazon. Connect with Jeff Bradshaw online: Facebook: IAmJeffBradshaw Instagram: IAmJeffBradshaw Twitter / X: IAmJeffBradshaw Website: IAmJeffBradshaw.com Download our brand new magazine, "Bring Back Soul Music". With its captivating features, soul-stirring interviews, and the latest news, this magazine celebrates the enduring spirit of soul and its ability to touch the very core of our being. Download today and it's FREE https://bit.ly/3Nwx69X. ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: Instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: / bringbacksoul… Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz Join us on Patreon (https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr)

This week, we talk to an engineer and producer well versed in all things audio, Elio DeLuca of the Soul Shop in Medford, Massachsetts. Elio and I talk about doing more than what's required to serve clients, the landscape of Boston studios over the last few decades, and what motivates musicians to build recording studios. You can find Elio at https://www.soulshoprecording.com/ https://www.eliodeluca.com/ https://www.instagram.com/delucatone/ Sing Out/March On—Joshuah Campbell (Live @ The Soul Shop) https://youtu.be/5foKs7suPaU The Sun Lions - One In The Same (Live @ The Soul Shop) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9_oyKT3X8 Follow High Pass Podcast on Instagram @highpasspodcast Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram @quiethouserecording Contact me via email: dereck@quiethouserecording.com https://www.highpasspodcast.com

I had the opportunity to interview one of the true legends in music, Ms. Angie Stone. We discussed her latest gem, "Love Language" which she compares to her classic 2001 Grammy nominated album "Mahogany Soul". In addition to discussing her upbringing in South Carolina, she also talks about almost quiting the music business and much more. Angie is a singer, MC, actress, self-taught keyboardist, and prolific songwriter, Angie Stone's first claim to fame was her membership in the Sequence, a pioneering hip-hop trio who arrived with "Funk You Up" (1979), the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the first rap single by an all-female group. Following a brief period with the post-new jack swing R&B act Vertical Hold, Stone began a fruitful and lasting solo career as one of neo-soul's leading lights, known for providing sharp insight into romantic relationships with her smoky yet upfront voice. She established her solo career with a pair of gold-certified albums, Black Diamond (1999) and Mahogany Soul (2001), and added to her accolades with Grammy nominations in the R&B field for "More Than a Woman" (2002), "U-Haul" (2004), and "Baby" (2007). Increasingly occupied with acting roles, she has continued to record every few years, exemplified by deeply soul-rooted LPs such as Rich Girl (2012), Dream (2015), and Full Circle (2019). Get a copy of Angie's latest album "Love Language" now on Amazon, https://bit.ly/3oXlAL3 Connect with Angie Stone online: Facebook: The Angie Stone Instagram: theangiestone Twitter: @theangiestone Website: theangiestone.com Read more about Angie in our brand new magazine, "Bring Back Soul Music". Download a FREE digital copy @ https://bit.ly/3Nwx69X. We are pleased to introduce Bring Back Soul Music Magazine. With its captivating features, soul-stirring interviews, and the latest news, this magazine celebrates the enduring spirit of soul and its ability to touch the very core of our being. ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: Instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: / bringbacksoul… Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz Join us on Patreon (https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr)

On August 12, 20122, Dr. Thema Bryant, minister, psychologist, professor, author, poet, spoken word artist, sacred dancer, and current President of the American Psychological Association and I sat to discuss her new book Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self. .During our conversation, Dr. Thema reads from her book, and we explore her inspiring personal and professional journey leading her to write this powerfully compassionate, insightful, life-changing, best-selling book..The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is on YouTube and on all podcast platforms. Her work can also be found on the major social media platforms. HTTPS://DRTHEMA.COM ..My new Daughter Drink This Water audiobook is available exclusively at my website. All my books are available at booksellers worldwide. eBooks are exclusively at my website. Thank you for posting your copies on Instagram, tagging #jaiyajohn, encouraging others to purchase, posting readings of your favorite passages, and sharing online book reviews. My whole heart cries Grateful. jaiyajohn.com...  .Jaiya John freedom work, Soul Shop, books, eBooks, audiobooks, sleep stories, and more: https://jaiyajohn.com/ .Sacred Word with Jaiya John. My Substack journal, offering deeper writing and guidance on your freedom work, creative life, writing, and sacred healing. Subscribe at https://jaiyajohn.com/ .Daily medicine words on Instagram: @jaiyajohn.Soul Water Rising Stirring the soul to remember itself. Rehumanizing. Freedom work....Support the show

As many residents of Colorado Springs are aware, El Paso County has experienced uncommonly high rates of teen death-by-suicide over the last 10 years. While much progress has been made to stem this alarming trend, the efforts have also uncovered hidden and complex causes underlying the thought patterns in the lives of our young people. Join us for this first of four-part mini-series on the challenges and complexities of mental health in the Pikes Peak region, with guests David Galvan and Cassandra Walton.Links:Soul Shop Pikes Peak Suicide PreventionBackpack BashTo register for a Soul Shop Training on May 4: http://www.tinyurl.com/soulshoptschttps://cosiloveyou.com

The Ladies of SKYY have the distinction of being the last sister-trio still performing together in classic entertainment. Denise, Dolores and Bonné Dunning are the original female vocalists who provided the sensual signature sound of the R&B band SKYY. The sisters joined forces with Solomon Roberts, Jr. (producer, songwriter, drummer, guitarist), Anibal “Booche” Sierra (lead guitarist), and Gerald Lebon (bassist) in 1979. SKYY set themselves apart from other bands of that time with their space-age inspired costumes and a Brooklyn inspired sound. SKYY recorded ten albums and performed on several tours with A-list artists between 1979 and 1993 under Salsoul, Capitol and Atlantic Records. They appeared on numerous television shows, including Soul Train, American Bandstand, Showtime at the Apollo, Solid Gold and BET'S Video Soul with Donny Simpson. They also appear in a commercial for Schlitz Malt Liquor with the Drifters. Their music can be heard in the soundtracks of two movies, “Action Jackson” and “Beauty Shop.” Their biggest chart position was achieved in 1982 when the Salsoul Records album “SKYYLINE” was certified gold and reached #1 album status on the R&B charts and #18 on the Pop charts. SKYY's legacy was chronicled in their TVOne Unsung episode which aired on March 15, 2020, the day the world stood still. The show highlighted the group's top hits, Call Me, Start of a Romance, Let's Celebrate, Here's To You and Real Love, and was a sentimental reminder of the impact their career had on their fans during that magical musical era of the 80's and 90's. After SKYY recorded its final album in 1992, the sister-trio emerged as Ladies of SKYY. For over four decades, their dynamic vocals and captivating stage shows have upheld the legacy of the band's funky and infectious sound, keeping their music alive in the hearts and souls of their fans. These ladies have bridged the gap between generations of music lovers and their longevity has earned them their rightful place among the founding females of the disco, dance, soul, funk, hip hop and R&B musical genres. Salsoul Records will Re-Release of SKYY's Classic Album SkyyLine on January 20th 2023.    Salsoul Records recently launched the Disco Essentials vinyl series, re-introducing the classic hits from its catalogue of soul, disco, and funk artists that listeners grew to love from the 70s and 80s. Originally released in 1981, SkyyLine was the Brooklyn- based group's fourth album.  Hit singles include ‘Let's Celebrate,' ‘When You Touch Me,' and the mainstream success, ‘Call Me' (which came in at number one on the US Billboard Black Singles and number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts).    The Ladies of SKYY believe that the re-release of the album, SkyyLine, will introduce a new audience to the Funk/ R & B sounds that have heavily influenced both club and hip-hop, bridging the gap between generations of music lovers. In celebration of this momentous occasion, the remaining original members of SKYY are set to unite for a reunion concert for one night only, produced by AKW Enterprises in New York City.  SkyyLine will be available January 20,2023 on a limited-edition purple fog vinyl with Salsoul Records obi-strip! Pre-orders will be available on Amazon and at Indie Stores across the USA.  “It is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to re-introduce SKYY to the world and introduce SKYY and The Ladies of SKYY to a new generation.”- Austin Kwame Wilkinson, AKW Enterprises. The band recently announce the SKYY Reunion Concert in New York City at the Cutting Room on February 25th 2023. Connect with the Ladies of SKYY online: website: ladiesofskyy.com Facebook: Ladies of SKYY Instagram: @theofficialladiesofskyy YouTube: Ladies of SKYY Music: SKYY Email: contact@ladiesofskyy.com You can support Bring Back Soul Music in 3 ways: CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: Instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoul… Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz

Founded in 2018, Perry Thompson is the President and CEO of the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society. He is also a black music preservationist, & journalist. He is committed to preserving all forms of music by African-Americans. Connect with Perry Thompson online: Twitter @RBPSOC Facebook @RBPSOC TikTok @RBPSOC Instagram @perrythompsonrbpsoc To make a charitable donation to the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society. Mail a check to: P.O. Box 7401 Atantic City, NJ 08404   Cashapp is $RBPSOC18 All donations are tax deductible Support the podcast in 3 ways: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoul... Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz

Off the heels of her international debut in London, Richmond-based R&B/Soul artist Moneá is back with a smooth and inspiring new hit entitled “Check In”. Boldly confronting the hectic rat race that is our lives, the young artist encourages herself as well as her fans to take a moment to stop, be still and check-in with themselves. Acknowledging how easy it is to lose ourselves in a busy sea of to-do lists, Moneá's new track offers a calm and soothing R&B melody that serves as the perfect pairing for her meditative and encouraging attitude we've grown to know and love. Driving home the importance of staying grounded, Moneá's spirituality bleeds through her soulful melodies, pulling listeners in from the very start. “Check in, Your mind, your body, your soul / You need to check in, Let it all through, let it all go” ~ “Check In” Wise beyond her years, Moneá's new track drops off the heels of the immense buzz received for her most recent single “My Eyes Are Open”. “My Eyes Are Open” received high praises from local publications like RVA Magazine as well as top tier blogs like This is RnB and Celebmix. Leading with spirituality, her music continues to inspire self love, unity and self-worth. Moneá's presence on social media has also seen extreme growth this year with over 38k loyal TikTok followers to date. Online, the young artist offers an engaging combination of enchanting R&B music and spiritual advice, appealing to lovers of personal growth, great melodies and a keen interest in the complexities of our universe and beyond. Ending the year on a high note, “Check In” delivers the perfect message ahead of all of your New Year's resolutions. Listen to "Check In" on Spotify bit.ly/3XQ1kaW Connect with Moneá with oneline: https://twitter.com/moneaofthemoon https://www.instagram.com/moneaofthemoon https://www.tiktok.com/@moneaofthemoon Spotify: bit.ly/3OXAxFp ________________________________________ Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoul... Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ah9eWz

Music Carolyn mixes jazz with gospel vocals, adding R&B vibes and soulful latin rhythms. A native of Houston, Texas, who calls Los Angeles home, she is classically-trained and has studied the arts community in Chicago. She brings a pure joy to her singing that is infectious. Having an affinity for the Hawaiian Islands, her music captures the beauty and power of nature, often comparing the five elements to themes of romance, self-love and relaxation. Her music can be described as R and chill, vacation soul and meditation jazz. Music Carolyn is not only a recording artist but also a veteran music business professional. She is a voting member of the Recording Academy as well as the Television Academy and a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors. As founder of Music 4 Scenes, Music Carolyn provides music business consulting, music clearance, custom music and music supervision services. As a background singer and ensemble vocalist, Music Carolyn has shared the stage, screen and studio with an eclectic group of artists in the jazz, classical, soul, gospel and pop world including Grammy winner Kathleen Battle, Grammy-nominated Lukas Graham, Oscar-nominated Alfre Woodard, as well as Grammy-nominated gospel singer Dayna Caddell and R&B Crooner Jon B. Fans may have also seen her singing a gospelized rendition of the national anthem at Dodger stadium, as well as performing at Jewish temples, colleges and Christian churches, alongside Dr. Diane White-Clayton with her gospel/classical fusion group BYTHAX Ensemble. Her debut album, Fireworks and Ocean Waves has garnered critical acclaim with Music Connection saying her music features, “Pleasant, melodious lead vocals and exceptional backup blends elevate these recordings by Music Carolyn, whose tunes and lyrics have a persistent positivity…” Music Carolyn's influences include Nancy Wilson, Amel Larrieux, Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Kurt Elling, and Sade. Her foundation in classical, contemporary soul and sacred music, coupled with her love of nature and a good-vibes-only approach to melody and lyric creates a refreshing and soothing sound that has been called "angelic" by Chris Sampson of Joy Sounds Music. Music Carolyn mixes jazz with gospel vocals, adding R&B vibes and soulful latin rhythms. A native of Houston, Texas, who calls Los Angeles home, she is classically-trained and has studied the arts community in Chicago. She brings a pure joy to her singing that is infectious. Having an affinity for the Hawaiian Islands, her music captures the beauty and power of nature, often comparing the five elements to themes of romance, self-love and relaxation. Her music can be described as R and chill, vacation soul and meditation jazz. Music Carolyn is not only a recording artist but also a veteran music business professional. She is a voting member of the Recording Academy as well as the Television Academy and a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors. As founder of Music 4 Scenes, Music Carolyn provides music business consulting, music clearance, custom music and music supervision services. As a background singer and ensemble vocalist, Music Carolyn has shared the stage, screen and studio with an eclectic group of artists in the jazz, classical, soul, gospel and pop world including Grammy winner Kathleen Battle, Grammy-nominated Lukas Graham, Oscar-nominated Alfre Woodard, as well as Grammy-nominated gospel singer Dayna Caddell and R&B Crooner Jon B. Fans may have also seen her singing a gospelized rendition of the national anthem at Dodger stadium, as well as performing at Jewish temples, colleges and Christian churches, alongside Dr. Diane White-Clayton with her gospel/classical fusion group BYTHAX Ensemble. Her debut album, Fireworks and Ocean Waves has garnered critical acclaim with Music Connection saying her music features, “Pleasant, melodious lead vocals and exceptional backup blends elevate these recordings by Music Carolyn, whose tunes and lyrics have a persistent positivity…” Music Carolyn's influences include Nancy Wilson, Amel Larrieux, Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Kurt Elling, and Sade. Her foundation in classical, contemporary soul and sacred music, coupled with her love of nature and a good-vibes-only approach to melody and lyric creates a refreshing and soothing sound that has been called "angelic" by Chris Sampson of Joy Sounds Music.   Listen to singles  "The One" and "Beach of My Own" on Spotify. Connect with Music Carolyn online: Website: http://musiccarolyn.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/musiccarolynofficial Twitter: http://twitter.com/musiccarolyn Instagram: http://instagram.com/musiccarolyn YouTube: http://youtube.com/musiccarolyn ________________________________________ Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT – Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr – Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ ________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoul... Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify:   

We're talking putting yourself first, overthinking, moving energy, and the pursuit of making lots and lots of money. Rachel is a spiritual life coach, who activates women into their most divine power. She helps women know exactly who they are, to achieve everything they deeply desire.  From soul stirring love, financial abundance, and dream careers, to forgiveness, healing, and genuine peace. Where you wake up in the morning wanting to pinch yourself for the life you're living today. Her Motto? Stop Overthinking yoUr Life, and trust your gut.  Links:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.elizabeth.soul/           FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/615125182620829/           SOUL Shop: https://soulbe.square.site/s/shop

From her early days as a girl singing solos with the choir at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Houston, TX to her years on the Broadway stage and beyond, the inimitable voice of Jennifer Holliday has riveted the hearts of audiences from around the world. She is a Broadway Legend in every sense of the term: her iconic portrayal of Effie “Melody” White in the 1981 smash hit Dreamgirls will forever be a template for delivering gut-wrenching, timeless performances, evidenced in Ms. Holliday garnering a Grammy® Award for her performance of the show stopping torch ballad “And I am Telling You, I'm Not Going” and a coveted Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Effie. Her second album, “Say You Love Me,” won her a second GRAMMY® for her rendition of Duke Ellington's classic, “Come Sunday.” From 1985 to 1992, she had five Top 10 singles on the R&B and Dance Charts and her star continued to shine brightly with collaborations and appearances with other megastars: Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, David Foster, Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Maurice White and Foreigner, with whom she performed on a special version of “I Want To Know What Love Is.” In 2014, Ms. Holliday released her first album in two decades. “This Song Is You” stirred long-time fans and garnered a new generation of enthusiastic listeners landing Ms. Holliday back in the Top 20 R&B charts with rave reviews. Standout television appearances include David E. Kelley's Ally McBeal, American Idol, and So You Think You Can Dance. In 2016, Ms. Holliday returned to the stage starring alongside Cynthia Erivo in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple as sultry singer Shug Avery. She is a long-standing, dedicated supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Listen to Jennifer Holliday's "So In Love" now on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PzFxjr __________________________________________ Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT – Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr – Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ __________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoul...

Mariah. has been singing since the age of 5.  The Church Choir, talent shows, school plays, and Mom's rigid vocal coaching were the bedrock of Mariah's initial training. Born Mariah Dawn'e Hester in Shreveport, LA, she is an ‘old soul' and animal lover with a flare for the arts- to include public speaking, painting, pottery, and dance. Strong in her faith in God, this NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated continued to sing and perform while pursuing her degree and serving in multiple roles. She's also a prolific song writer: as demonstrated in her initial release- ‘Material Girl'. Mariah is signed to Veracity Music Group based out of Cleveland, Ohio. Listen to 'Material Girl' now on Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/3zYu3Pc Connect with MARIAH online: Instagram: @_MyNameIsMariah_ TikTok: @_MyNameIsMariah_ Snapchat: _MyNameIsMariah_ YouTube: MariahHester_ Twitter: @TheMariahHester Facebook: /MariahHester ____________________ Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT – Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr – Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ __________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Web: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram:  Instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoulmusictv

Check out my conversation with Beth. Beth is the daughter of Johnny Griffith, the legendary and Multi-Grammy® Award-winning pianist/keyboardist. He was an original member of the Funk Brothers, Motown's in-house studio band that created the famous ‘Motown Sound.' Even though her father was an extremely successful musician, and Beth's natural vocal talents were undeniable, Johnny Griffith encouraged his daughter not to pursue music professionally, because he felt the business was too hurtful and unfair. Both of Beth's parents were strict when it came work and education, and insisted that she work summer jobs in order to buy what she wanted, and that she earn a college degree. She has released seven solo recording projects and been featured on or provided backing vocals for seven additional recording projects. Beth is a member of SAG-AFTRA and also acted in four feature films, multiple stage plays, and commercials for TV and radio. As a season 16 contestant on NBC's "The Voice," Beth was coached by both Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Beth was a principle vocalist on “Dancing With The Stars, Season 22 - Icons Night,” and has also provided her voice to the television shows: “Ash vs. Evil Dead” on the Starz Network, "Glee Project" on the OWN Network and "American Bible Challenge" on the Game Show Network (GSN). Listen to Beth's single "Got Next" now on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3HLjOQZ Connect with BETH online: Instagram: @bethalwayssings Twitter: @bethalwayssings Facebook:BethAlwaysSingsOfficial Website://www.bethalwayssings.com ________________________________________________________________________ Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT – Patreon…https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr – Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ __________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com Check out our Bring Back Soul Music Playlist on Spotify.  Every artist that we've interviewed is included. https://spoti.fi/3eA2Etb Follow me on my social media platforms @ Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoulmusictv

Tracy Cruz has a spirit filled and rich candied vocals. Her illustrative sophisticated sound of sultry hurdling breaths of piercingly clear verberating mezzo soprano melodies, will cleanse your soul in a dream-like wonder. Her soothing velvet tales of hope, love, beauty and reflection are enlightened anthems of personal discoveries and affirmations. She has an earnest sound that comes deep within her soul, enthralled by the playful melodic upbeat rhythmic Neo Soul, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop and Filipino fusions. It's a soulful orchestra of percussion, guitar, pitched chimes, grooving bass lines, horns and angelic harp-like chords of originality and comfort with her band Instrumentali-T.   Rooted in the industry for 17+ years Tracy Cruz has journeyed through sold out concerts, tours and openings for renowned artists such as Kenny Lattimore, Pete Escovedo, Miki Howard, Keke Wyatt, Sy Smith, Moonchild, Raheem Devaughn, Wes Felton, Sy Smith, Dee Dee Simon, Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and more!   “I absolutely love connecting with the audience from the stage and pouring my heart out. The stage is my home and the audience are my special guests. There is nothing like seeing your audience sing to your lyrics, smile, or dance with joy. These are very special moments I hold dear.”- Tracy Cruz.   Listen to 'Find A Way' now on Spotify. Buy the single 'Find A Way' now on Amazon   Connect with Tracy Cruz online: www.tracycruzmusic.com/ twitter.com/tracycruzmusic instagram.com/tracycruzmusic/ facebook.com/tracycruzmusicpage   Support the channel here: DONATE – CashApp… https://bit.ly/30ps5cT – Patreon… https://bit.ly/3vyWVvr – Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/2Z1JfwZ __________________________________________ Check out Merch at ‘The Soul Shop' https://bit.ly/3aIS7df For more information and news, check out our website and on social media:  www.BringBackSoulMusic.com  www.bringbacksoulmusicpodcast.com    Follow me on my social media platforms @ Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1__… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bringbacksoulmusictv

Belgian born and UK based artist. Medy's music career started officially in 2013 with an appearance at the BRIT Awards alongside Conor Maynard. He also auditioned for X Factor UK series in 2016 and also worked behind the following artists including, Lisa Stansfield, Stormzy, IAMDDB, Olly Alexander (Years & Years lead singer), etc. After a one year hiatus, Medy is back with a new album titled 'Uncensored' including its first single 'Say To Me' and follow-up single 'Go (Let Me Live) featuring Marcus Levi. Medy Lema's music is now available on all digital music platforms. Listen to "Fresh 'n' Nu" now on Spotify Connect with Medy Lema on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MedyLema https://www.instagram.com/medylemamusic/ https://www.tiktok.com/@medylema Twitter.com/medylemamusic   For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Website: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1 YouTube Channel: Bring Back Soul Music TV Check out our gear at ‘The Soul Shop' Shop.BringBackSouMusic.com

Holocaust education has proliferated in the United States, along with a nationwide emphasis on anti-bias education. But recent years have also seen an undeniable rise in antisemitism. How did we get here? To find out, host Dara Horn rewinds back to the stunning success of Gentlemen's Agreement, a 1947 Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster in which Gregory Peck plays a journalist who poses as a Jew in order to expose American antisemitism. The movie's premise is hilariously blunt: People shouldn't hate Jews, because Jews are Just Like Us! Of course, this premise contains an unspoken compromise: If Jews aren't Just Like Us, hating them might actually be fine after all. To investigate this requirement that Jews erase their differences in order to deserve respect, we go back to a bizarre moment in 1806, when Napoleon convened an ancient rabbinic court to ensure that the Jews were sufficiently Just Like Us. In this bizarre Napoleonic game show and the spectacular gory failures that unspooled from it, we can begin to see the unarticulated limits of what we now think of as diversity—and to consider, in profound ways, how we might do better. Rachel Gordan's most recent work on Gentleman's Agreement, Laura Z. Hobson, and twentieth century American Jewish culture can be found here, here, and here. Jonathan Helfand's work on Jewish identity in France can be found here and here. For further background, see also Napoleon, the Jews, and the Sanhedrin and The Affair: The Case of Alfred Dreyfus. Dara Horn's new book, People Love Dead Jews, is published by WW Norton and is available wherever books are sold. It's also available as an audio book from Recorded Books. We hope you'll check it out. Adventures with Dead Jews is brought to you by Tablet Studios and Soul Shop. It's created and written by Dara Horn, and produced and edited by Josh Kross and Robert Scaramuccia. The managing producer is Sara Fredman Aeder, and the executive producers are Liel Leibovitz, Stephanie Butnick, Gabi Weinberg and Dan Luxenberg. We hope you'll rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts, so that more people can join us on our adventures.

The Jewish community of Charlotte, North Carolina has been embarrassed by their city's monument honoring Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy's Jewish Secretary of State, ever since they were cajoled into paying for it back in 1948… and the 2020 racial justice protests finally accelerated their decades-long attempt to get rid of it. But Benjamin-- a brilliant lawyer, one of the first Jewish senators, a Supreme Court nominee, the “Brains of the Confederacy,” Caribbean-born, openly Jewish, and not-openly gay-- made people uncomfortable during his own lifetime. Even back then, he was impossible to get rid of.  Benjamin's meteoric career, and his outlandish escape from a victorious Union that wanted his head (he survived multiple shipwrecks and was helped along by a talking parrot), present a strange study in the evils of the past and the awkward role Jews played in it, especially when we look at other unlikely Jewish Civil War figures and the expectations non-Jewish leaders like Lincoln and Davis had of them. How did Jews position themselves as Americans, then and now-- and at what cost? James Traub's new biography of Judah Benjamin is Judah Benjamin: Counselor to the Confederacy. Previous Benjamin biographies include Judah P. Benjamin: The Jewish Confederate by Eli Evans, which provides the account shared in this episode of Benjamin's astonishing escape. Jonathan Sarna's works on the Civil War include Lincoln and the Jews, which features Sarna's research on Isachar Zacharie, and When General Grant Expelled the Jews. Asher Knight is the senior rabbi of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina. Eric Wisnia is the rabbi emeritus of Congregation Beth Chaim in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. A fictionalized account of Judah Benjamin's life and the lives of other Civil War Jews can be found in Dara Horn's novel All Other Nights.  Dara Horn's new book, People Love Dead Jews, is published by WW Norton and is available wherever books are sold. It's also available as an audio book from Recorded Books. We hope you'll check it out.  Adventures with Dead Jews is brought to you by Tablet Studios and Soul Shop. It's created and written by Dara Horn, and produced and edited by Josh Kross and Robert Scaramuccia. The managing producer is Sara Fredman Aeder, and the executive producers are Liel Leibovitz, Stephanie Butnick, Gabi Weinberg and Dan Luxenberg. We hope you'll rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts, so that more people can join us on our adventures. 

Our stories so far have explored relationships between Jews and non-Jewish societies that have ranged from awkward to, well, murderous. But in this case, the social snubbing of Jews actually worked to everyone's advantage, resulting in the biggest historical discovery in the history of the world.  Here, two genius Scottish identical twins match wits with one half of a pair of genius Hasidic Romanian identical twins in order to track down some of the oldest existing manuscripts of the bible. They embark on an Indiana-Jones style adventure in 1890s Egypt, and wind up with much more than they bargained for: hundreds of thousands of centuries-old Hebrew manuscripts that are still changing the way we think about the past.  Horn also brings us to current-day attempts to preserve ancient Jewish sites in the most volatile parts of the Middle East, to uncover the rewards and perils of trying to preserve Jewish history. How do we decide what's worth saving?  Chrystie Sherman's photographs of the Eliyahu Hanavi-Jobar synagogue in Damascus are available in the online museum of Diarna. Janet Soskice's biography of Margaret Gibson and Agnes Lewis is The Sisters of Sinai. Ben Outhwaite directs the Taylor Schechter Genizah Research Unit. Marina Rustow's most recent book is The Lost Archive: Traces of a Caliphate in a Cairo Synagogue. More information about the Cairo Genizah is also available in Sacred Trash by Adina Hoffman and Peter Cole, Sacred Treasure by Mark Glickman, and A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo by Stefan Reif, as well as in the documentary film by Michelle Paymar, From Cairo to the Cloud. A fictionalized version of the Genizah's discovery can be found in Dara Horn's novel A Guide for the Perplexed. Dara Horn's new book, People Love Dead Jews, is published by WW Norton and is available wherever books are sold. It's also available as an audio book from Recorded Books. We hope you'll check it out.  Adventures with Dead Jews is brought to you by Tablet Studios and Soul Shop. It's created and written by Dara Horn, and produced and edited by Josh Kross and Robert Scaramuccia. The managing producer is Sara Fredman Aeder, and the executive producers are Liel Leibovitz, Stephanie Butnick, Gabi Weinberg and Dan Luxenberg. We hope you'll rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts, so that more people can join us on our adventures.

In this episode, we explore the marvelous and terrifying life of the massively renowned Soviet Yiddish actor Solomon Mikhoels: international star of stage and screen, director of the Moscow State Yiddish Theater, and leader of the Soviet Union's Jewish Antifascist Committee during World War Two… and later, in a rather less desirable role, the leading man in the Soviet Jewish nightmare that came to be known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” a group of world-class Jewish artists and leaders executed by Stalin one night in 1952.  Mikhoels wasn't one of those Murdered Poets, but he was intimately connected to all of them-- and the unbelievable story of his valiant attempt to become a savior of the Jewish people came at a horrifying cost. What happens when being a Jewish artist and leader requires erasing yourself? Sneak peeks at Vassili Schedrin's work-in-progress on Mikhoels's life and on Soviet Yiddish theater can be found here, here, here, and here. Justin Cammy's new translation of Sutzkever's work is From the Vilna Ghetto to Nuremberg: Memoir and Testimony by Avrom Sutzkever. More information on the Moscow State Yiddish theater can be found in The Travels of Benjamin Zuskin by Ala Zuskin Perelman and in The Moscow State Yiddish Theater by Jeffrey Veidlinger. The trial records of the Jewish Antifascist Committee can be found in Stalin's Secret Pogrom by Joshua Rubenstein and Vladimir P. Naumov.  More information about Solomon Mikhoels's career-long acting partner and fellow Jewish Antifascist Committee member Benjamin Zuskin can be found in the works above, and also in “Executed Jews” in People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn.  Adventures with Dead Jews is brought to you by Tablet Studios and Soul Shop. It's created and written by Dara Horn, and produced and edited by Josh Kross and Robert Scaramuccia. The managing producer is Sara Fredman Aeder, and the executive producers are Liel Leibovitz, Stephanie Butnick, Gabi Weinberg and Dan Luxenberg. We hope you'll rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts, so that more people can join us on our adventures.  Dara Horn's new book, People Love Dead Jews, is published by WW Norton and is available wherever books are sold. It's also available as an audio book from Recorded Books. We hope you'll check it out.

In this episode, Dara Horn revisits Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Holocaust movie Schindler's List, along with Spielberg's blockbuster dinosaur movie Jurassic Park-- which he worked on simultaneously, returning from the brutal Polish concentration camp set each evening to edit brutal velociraptor footage. Together these movies reveal many aspects of what we expect from Hollywood storytelling. What's the cost of applying that narrative arc to a story about the Holocaust? And what might be the moral motivations of a Tyrannosaurus Rex? Horn takes us through Spielberg's elaborate process (which involved building an entire concentration camp from scratch), revisits the film and its rapturous reception, and speaks with a historian, a film critic, and a filmmaker focused on Holocaust rescuers to parse out what the movie gets wrong and also what it gets right-- and why watching it today feels so painfully different from how it felt in 1993.  More information about Spielberg's experiences filming Schindler's List and editing Jurassic Park can be found in The Making of Schindler's List: Behind the Scenes of an Epic Film by Franciszek Palowski. Spielberg expresses some of his own thoughts about it 25 years later here.  Sara Horowitz's and Omer Bartov's essays detailing their responses to the film can be found in Spielberg's Holocaust: Critical Perspectives on Schindler's List, edited by Yosefa Loshitzky.  Pierre Sauvage's documentary film on the rescuers of Le Chambon in France is Weapons of the Spirit. His forthcoming documentary And Crown Thy Good: Varian Fry and the Refugee Crisis, Marseille 1940-1941, is a comprehensive look at the American rescuer. More information is available here.  Further exploration of Varian Fry and the questions raised by his work can be found in “On Rescuing Jews and Others” in People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn.  Adventures with Dead Jews is brought to you by Tablet Studios and Soul Shop. It's created and written by Dara Horn, and produced and edited by Josh Kross and Robert Scaramuccia. The managing producer is Sara Fredman Aeder, and the executive producers are Liel Leibovitz, Stephanie Butnick, Gabi Weinberg and Dan Luxenberg. We hope you'll rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts, so that more people can join us on our adventures.  Dara Horn's new book, People Love Dead Jews, is published by WW Norton and is available wherever books are sold. It's also available as an audio book from Recorded Books. We hope you'll check it out. 

Content warning: This episode is about suicide prevention. If you or someone you love is considering suicide, help is available from the National Suicide Prevention Line at 800-273-8255 (voice) and 741-741 (text).Tara is joined this week by Michelle Snyder, the primary workshop presenter for Soul Shop, an organization that equips faith communities to minister to those impacted by suicide.Also mentioned in this episode is the Semicolon Project, a non-profit organization that “envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported and inspired by a community that cares.”   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman)

On this episode I am joined by Jess, owner of the BeYOUtiful Soul Shop! I met her in Hawaii and we instantly clicked based on our love for entrepreneurship + encouraging people to chase their dreams! Listen in on this awesome convo - we hope to inspire you to live the life you always wanted to live! You can find her products at www.beyoutifulsoulshop.com :)

Jamaican American Artist who NBC News describes “traverses cultures with a special kind of versatility that comes from being a citizen of the world.” Her debut album Lost Myself (Hot Casa Records, 2016) a collaboration with French Jazz pianist, Florian Pellissier is a musical voyage that blends New York’s hard-bop aesthetics and reggae- inspired elements with modern jazz for a fresh spin on classics and original compositions. Since then, Shola has performed to sold-out crowds at one of Paris’ most celebrated jazz clubs, Duc des Lombards, and her single,“Evolution” has been played on international airwaves, most notably by Gilles Peterson (BBC Music Radio, London), and was hand picked by American Director Spike Lee to be featured in his Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have It, Season 1. Born in Oakland, California to a family of artists and intellectuals, Shola Adisa-Farrar began singing at the age of eight and garnered attention for her distinctly expressive voice. The daughter of a professor and writer, Shola’s poetic lyrics reflect a childhood that nurtured her creativity and social awareness. At age 17, Shola moved to New York City where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music while educating herself on the behind-the-scenes business of the music industry, through internships and eventually working at some of music’s biggest companies. In 2011, Shola left New York and moved to Paris where she embarked on a singing career, which eventually opened the doors for her to perform internationally. Shola has headlined concerts in fifteen countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. In 2021 Shola is slated to release new music every month which is available on all streaming platforms. Connect with SHOLA online: www.SholaMusic.com Facebook.com/SholaAdisaFarr instagram.com/sholaadisafarrar Purchase SHOLA's latest singles 'Lately' and 'Feel Immortalized on Amazon* Lately: https://amzn.to/3cxmHXQ Feel Immortalized: https://amzn.to/3cqsMF9 * We do receive a small percentage from each sale.   For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1 Check out our merch at our Soul Shop at Shop.bringbacksoulmusic.com

Join my conversation with Darrin Banks. Like many contemporary R&B artist, he started singing in his church choir at the age of 7. It was there he realized the overwhelming power of music and its capacity to emotionally affect the audience and performer alike. Banks continued singing throughout grade school and began taking private singing and piano lessons to hone his craft. During those formative years, he was fortunate to work professionally (acting, singing and dancing) in musicals and concerts at the Raleigh Memorial Theater (regional) and in various cabarets in the southeast as a soloist. He was selected for the State (4 times), Regional (4 times) and National (1 time) Honors Choruses of North Carolina. Singing choral music helped Banks fall in love with vocal harmonizing—a technique he prominently features in his current music, which allows him to simulate a multi-part choir across a wide octave-range with his own voice. Banks holds degrees from North Carolina School of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College (BA) and recently completed the Independent Artists program at The Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. With a strong appreciation for jazz, funk and classic R&B, his music sits most comfortably in the contemporary R&B and electro-soul genres. Drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of musical genres that include rock and folk, Banks’ music colors outside the lines of genre-boxes and pushing the boundaries of conventionality. Poetry that came out of the Harlem Renaissance written by Langston Hughes and the literary works of James Baldwin have greatly influenced Banks’ exploration of sexuality and cultural identity politics found in his music. A lover of contemporary dance, he credits studying it as being an invaluable teacher for understanding phraseology and movement in music. He names Erykah Badu and Joni Mitchell as his two biggest musical influences and ultimately approaches making music as a storyteller. Banks is due to release an EP in late 2021. Thematically, this new work will explore the universal challenges of the human condition, which include grappling with perfectionism, self-doubt, and persevering in the face of adversity. As an openly gay artist, Banks’ new music not only makes no apologies for this fact, but celebrates it. He hopes this will encourage others to live out loudly and proudly and further eradicate the shaming stigma that surrounds accepting different sexual orientations in our society. Whether he’s writing a ballad or an upbeat-dance track, you can count on Banks’ music being lyrically message-driven with catchy melodies that inspire movement.   Connect with Darrin Banks on online: http://www.darrinjonathanbanks.com Instagram.com/djbmakesmusic/ Buy 'What's Your Name' now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dwQW3g   Check out our merch at our Soul Shop at Shop.bringbacksoulmusic.com For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1  

Join my conversation with J. Brown. We discuss his upbringing, moving from Detroit to California, his mother signing with Motown back in the day, his latest single 'Vibe' and much more. Figuratively set to the rhythmic pace of its infamous, steady-grinding automobile factories, while its streets are legendary and well-known the world over for the hyper-creative and musically fertile atmosphere that gave birth to Motown, Detroit continues to be a music capital of feel-good, contemporary music that ultimately proves timeless. The list of iconic names that have catapulted and captivated from the Motor City seems infinite...more than a few simply known by one name. Typifying the old saying "something in the water," singer/songwriter J. BROWN – though generationally removed from the Gordy company's then revolutionary melding of contemporary R&B and pop – has paid his dues and persevered in bringing those time proven musical values into the new music era with his recently released and, long-in-the-making solo debut EP. With music firmly in his blood and armed with tunnel-vision focus on following his passion of making music from the heart, J. BROWN delivers a dose of straight-up R&B – some with subtle pop and 90s throwback influences – to a music generation largely devoid of truly soulful and impassioned music.Connect with J.Brown Online:Instagram: @JBrownMusicOnlyTwitter: @JBrownMusicOnlyYouTube: Music By J.BrownWebsite: https://www.JBrownMusicOnly.com Listen to J.Brown latest single 'Vibe' on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/6M2aVK2M2cj7ywBis4tkMH?si=ccd0c1f082ae4ef7 Check out our merch at our Soul Shop at Shop.bringbacksoulmusic.comFor more information and news, check out our website and on social media:www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbackso... ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1

Hailing from Detroit, Kalysta is a twenty-one-year-old songstress that found her inspiration somewhere between the deep grooves of 'Motown' era Funk and Soul, the elegant class of the 'Big Band' era, and the passionate energy of Latin Pop; all those flavors delivered through her take on contemporary R&B, and a voice that can't be contained. Her skills at the microphone recently won her awards for Best Jazz Vocalist at the Alma Jazz Festival and 2020 Great Lakes Bay Region Review Music Awards, giving her the momentum to set tour dates across the Midwest. Using her talents to honor iconic women in music from Aretha Franklin to Alicia Keys, Kalysta seeks to unite the music world and bring people from all backgrounds together to find the joy they deserve. That philanthropist spirit is at the heart of Kalysta's work, aiming to provide resources and assistance for underprivileged children, veterans and the disabled; connecting those with access with those in need. With a message to send and a voice to deliver, Kalysta is revitalizing a soulful reflection of American music history, and her EP coming next year will tell that story. Detroit powerhouse vocalist, Kalysta, is bringing out her soul roots on this modern R&B single, "Can't Get Enough." This is Kalysta's first single of 2021, and follows her previous, Rock influenced single "Not Me" ,'Can't Get Enough' was made out to be a fun, upbeat song about being absolutely head-over-heels for somebody. Fling really adds the spice to the song as he is a talented lyricist, and came into the studio on a complete whim that day. As a result, magic happened and we created this song! I am so excited to share this feel-good song with everybody and I hope you can feel the magic too. "Connect with Kalysta on social media:https://www.facebook.com/kalystaofficial https://www.instagram.com/kalystaofficial https://twtter.com/kalystaofficia1 http://kalystaofficial.com/ Listen to Kalysta's 'Can't Get Enough' and 'Chain of Fools' now on Spotify:Can't Get Enough:https://open.spotify.com/track/51HJ80zM6WtRMjSKkL5wlE Chain of Fools':https://open.spotify.com/track/20DWRRHP2qd7t2JSuSCnYz Check out our merch at our Soul Shop at Shop.bringbacksoulmusic.comFor more information and news, check out our website and on social media:www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1  

In this week's episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Brian Kuhn. Brian is the Youth Workers Specialist for Soul Shop.  In this special episode, Stephan and Brian talk about an important issue that affects millions of people, but can be a very difficult subject to discuss- suicide. If you or someone you know are thinking about suicide, please contact the nearest organization that can assist you in person, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.  To directly connect with Brian, email Brian@soulshopmovement.org Find out more about the Soul Shop Movement here: http://www.soulshopmovement.org/ (SoulShopMovement.org) http://MountainWeather.com () This week's sponsor is Mountain Weather! Check them out at http://mountainweather.com (MountainWeather.com) Do you enjoy The Jackson Hole Connection? Please subscribe, rate and review our podcast wherever you listen. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of The Jackson Hole Connection. Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com  Music in this episode is provided by Luke Taylor. The Jackson Hole Connection is edited byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri). Website and social media support by http://hiretana.com/ (Tana Hoffman).

Barbara Hanson and Mary Weiler on an upcoming Soul Shop in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Barbara Hanson and Mary Weiler on an upcoming Soul Shop in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

From the Simplr studios in San Francisco, this is your weekly briefing.  IntroductionWith your E-Commerce Retail Briefing for today, Friday, October 4th, 2019, I'm Vincent Phamvan.UPS has hit a milestone in drone delivery. The shipping company has received the first broad approval from the FAA. UPS plans to start using the drone approval for package deliveries to hospital campuses.First, here are some retail headlines.Neiman Marcus Expanding Beautry Wellness CategoryNeiman Marcus is expanding its beauty wellness category. The luxury retailer launched the new Clean Beauty online shop, which is focused on an assortment of natural beauty products. The shop will be comprised of skincare, haircare, and nail care. Neiman Marcus is launching the new initiative just in time for the holiday season, where according to a survey, 45 percent of shoppers said they are more likely to do their holiday shopping with retailers that address wider social issues.  SoulCycle Shifting to Direct-to-ConsumerSoulCycle is continuing to shift into a direct-to-consumer brand. Earlier this year, the company created its first in-house product team and launched its apparel brand, Soul by SoulCycle. Now SoulCycle is rolling out three new initiatives to push further toward a direct-to-consumer retail model. The company is launching an affiliate program to leverage its instructors as influencers. They’re also one of a handful of brands testing Instagram’s product launch feature, and the company is relaunching its e-commerce platform under the new name of Soul Shop. While Soul by SoulCycle originally launched at Nordstrom and is still being sold there, the company’s focus going forward will be shifting toward direct-to-consumer retail.Bed Bath & Beyond Adding Experiences to Wedding Registry CategoriesBed Bath & Beyond announced that they have added experiences to its wedding registry categories. The retailer has partnered with wedding registry experience platform, VEBO, for the new program. Bed Bath & Beyond isn’t the first major retailer to use this tactic. Target partnered with Honeyfund in 2018 to add experiences to its registries. Adding experience-based gifts to the registry could be beneficial for the home retailer as consumer behavior continues to shift around the category. The brand director at Zola said that millennials, in particular, are spending more on their honeymoons.  Younger Consumer Want Brands Aligned with their ValuesYounger consumers are increasingly seeking brands that are aligned with their values. A 2018 survey found that 52 percent of millennials and 48 percent of Gen Xers feel it's important that their values align with brands they like. For retailers and brands, focusing on sustainability is not only crucial to protect the environment, but is a key way to win over younger consumers and drive long-term brand loyalty.UPS Hits Milestone In Drone DeliveryUPS has received the first broad federal approval for drone delivery. The shipping company applied for the Federal Aviation Administration's approval in July. The approval is a milestone in commercial drone delivery, with other companies like Amazon and Uber trying to add drones to their delivery fleet to cut costs and deliver goods faster. Wing is also planning to start trials of drone delivery with Walgreens and UPS rival, FedEx in Virginia this month. Unlike UPS’s broad certification, most test approvals are limited to small areas, with restrictions remaining about flights over densely populated areas.The Federal Aviation Administration’s broad approval gives UPS the ability to fly at night and out of sight of the operator. The approval will also allow the drones to carry items over 55 pounds. UPS plans to start using the approval for package delivery to hospitals but could expand to other campus environments and even homes.   

It’s estimated that one out of every two people in a given congregation has personally been impacted by suicide. To address the need for suicide prevention education in faith communities, Soul Shop trains faith community leaders on the topic of suicide. Soul Shop will equip participants with the information and guidance they need to facilitate healing within their community. Brenda Williams-Denbo, of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Tennessee, joins the Courage Cast to talk about this very important topic and shares a workshop dedicated to arming people of faith with guidance on how to minister to those in suicidal desperation. More information about Soul Shop can be found at www.soulshopmovement.org.Ministering to Suicidal Desperation Workshop details...Who Should Attend: Faith-based staff and lay leadersLocation:Cross Point Church-Franklin1213 Country RdFranklin, TN 37069Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019Time: 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35 – Includes coffee, light snack, and lunchPlease REGISTER by: May 9, 2019If you are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who does, please call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)