​His music combines New Orleans style R&B, with Philly and Memphis Soul and Texas Swing into a churning gumbo sound that traces its roots to the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana and southeast Texas affectionately called Swamp Pop.

​Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 30, 1928, Ruth Brown emerged as Rhythm & Blues Queen in the 1950s. A title that she deserved, but that actually did her a little bit too short, because in addition to her jazzy rhythm & blues style, she later also performed well in the then emerging rock and roll, teenager ballads, soul and gospel. All her well-known songs are on this compilation. But there is more! You will also find beautiful rare recordings of her, such as her live recordings  packaged as bonus tracks during the 'Rhythm and Blues Revue', which you will get on CD for the first time here. 'Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean' is definitely recommended. 

​Refined by life itself and the events that accompany it, Dan Penn injects all 13 songs, with an unprecedented dose of soul. Emotional songs about making a dream come true, the need for love and the loss. Usually quiet songs that catch your scruff, with ‘Edge Of Love’ as a slightly more uptempo song.
‘Living On Mercy’ is one hell of an album, begging to get stuck in your cd player. Forget about the albums often hyped up by commerce and sold as ‘soul’. Prefer to listen to the real thing. ‘Living On Mercy’ is Soul with a big S. Not to be missed!

​There’s no doubt that Gerald McClendon is a real soul singer. This is an excellent album, that I strongly recommended!

​Warm and soulful album from Texas based duo Greyhounds.  Modern soultunes, incredible vocals and engaged lyrics: ingredients to dance and melt away at the same time.

​On Part Two, Will proves again that he’s a master in sophisticated soft soul. Highly recommended!

​This seems like the soundtrack of a seventies movie about women’s rights. Highly recommended!

​Again a nicely initiative by this label, that will certainly appeal to collectors! 

​Just like on the previously released editions, this album also contains some nice recordings in the blues, rhythm & blues and soul genres, played in The London Clubs in the sixties.

​Izo left a strong impression on me. I hope she gets more known, because with that kind of voice, she deserves it. 

Johnny Fuller could not get through to the club of the great bluesmen, but the diversity that he presents here is phenomenal. Blues, soul, rockabilly and some poppy ballads, all at an exceptionally high level.

​Jan James developed a musical chemistry that has evolved into a great sound, and that is colored with blues, soul and the raw dynamics of the best rock and roll. Jan makes another musical statement with her powerful and soulful vocals, and that is the perfect match with Craig's driving guitar riffs.

​This new album contains a varied palette of gospel, Afrobeat, soul and funk. Real soul is yet dead!

​The flagship compilation of Tramp Records is a feast for lovers of old school soul!

​This romantic EP is a beautiful idea for the coming Valentine!

​On 'Come On In' Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado take a slightly different path. Groove and feel are still plentiful with the blues coming more at the forefront. ‘A new Thorbjørn Risager has arrived and he sounds SUPER’. Highly recommended!

​A real treat for fans of Northern soul and Deep funk, this collection of rare soul from the vaults of the C.R.S. label in Philadelphia. 

​Jack Mack & The Heat Attack are one of the hardest working soul and R&B bands.
On a warm evening in July 1996, and for around 50,000 enthusiastic fans, the band signed present at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Just when their last song "I Walked Alone" ended, a bomb exploded near the stage. The album was released in combination with the new film Richard Jewell, from Clint Eastwood.

​The popcorn genre that originated in Belgium in the 1960s was the reason that DJs in the dance clubs were looking for obscure rhythm & blues. 22 of these beautiful recordings have now been bundled on this album by Little Victor aka the 'Mojo' man. Nice collection!

​A commendable debut EP from this band. I hope to hear more from them!

​Great contemporary R & B album with a nostalgic soul, funk and roots image.  Ready to conquer Europe. We hope to find them on stage of every festival next year.

​The enchanting ‘50 Foot Woman "is an album produced by Shawn Lee, a respected protege in the funk and soul scene including processed with Amy Winehouse, Lana Del Rey and Alicia Keys. The affirmations are a collection of the best musicians from all over the UK.
The release "50 Foot Woman" is a splach of an album!

On this compilation, which bundles all A and B sides of the singles from the period 1960-1962, as well as the full album 'Twist And Shout', you get a nice picture of the versatility of The Isley Brothers.

​A must have album for soul fans. It looks like Barry White has returned from the dead!

​Roots, blues and a dash of soul, those are the main ingredients for a beautiful release by Brad Vickers.