This interview was originally posted on March 18, 2010.
GFM recently had the opportunity to to chat with indie soul singer Russell Taylor. In this very informative and inspirational interview, Russell talks about his career, the music industry, his work with youth and much more! Russell will be hitting the road beginning in April so be on the look out to see if he will be in your area. (more…)
Lead single from Blu Transition
Not hurried, smooth, introspective… these adjectives are the foundation for great storytelling, great songwriting and they are skillfully harnessed in the production of “All In You”. Make no mistake this is artistry of the highest order. Enjoy!
The latest podcast from Stevie Robinson a curator of Indie Soul in the truest sense of the word. Listen to these artists that she has so lovingly presented here, learn about them and then spread the word!
Grown Folks sat down with DJ Phaze(resident GFM DJ) for a very in-depth and informative interview where we discuss the indie soul movement, the art of DJing’ and more. The underscore to the interview is the latest mix by DJ Phaze for GFM which you can find here.
DJ Phaze Interview by GrownFolksMusic
From the album New Familiar for a review of the album and info on how to purchase go here.
I was first introduced to the sound of Trizonna McClendon a few months ago when I had the opportunity to do a mini-review on her album teaser single “My Special”. Then, as now I was pleasantly surprised with the comfort that the sound of Trizonna’s voice elicits.
On New Familiar we find Trizonna in another comfortable place. This thirteen track set is the follow up to 2006′s Overtones & Innuendos and what a set it is for your listening pleasure. You will find many musical genres and eras represented here: From 80′s electro-funk to 70′s country soul to shades of the classical art song(or 1930′s Broadway) and of course the classy R&B that she has become known for. Trizonna has distilled what could best be described as a love for music. There’s a slight difference when you love music as opposed to a particular genre,
it allows the artist to operate in a much more open place. Perhaps, (gatekeepers forbid) take a chance.
I must confess even though the collection is entitled New Familiar which I love, because I love dichotomy, somehow track twelve sums up how this reviewer feels about this project. On “This Is My Range” Trizonna explores the comparison of her instrument to that of Minnie Ripperton, and some accompanying criticism. This is done in the most subtle and beautiful manner both musically and lyrically. The reason that this song resonates so much with me is because I admire musicians who can declare: “This is me, this is what I do and for those who appreciate it thank you and to all others…” This is the comfort that I spoke of earlier, personified.
Several stand out tracks are: The previously reviewed “My Special”, “New Familiar” and “Love Divine”. My recommendation is that you try New Familiar on for size. Not to sound oh so cliché but there really is something for everyone.
“Heartless” is the new single from Carmen Rodgers’ much anticipated follow up to her 2004 indie soul favorite Free
