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It’s been two years since The King of Southern Soul has released a major project.

In a recent visit to the ATL we dropped in at the new spacious offices of JD Entertainment to get updated on the happenings with Sir Charles Jones. The office was alive with activity. because the legal authorities had made a ruling

giving Sir Charles his release from prior commitments and now

he was free to resume building his career.

Sir Charles told us that the past two years have been very difficult not being able to give his fans what they wanted,

he said he buried himself in work, writing producing and collaborating with other artist.

Sir Charles Manager Joe Douglas told THE BOOGIE REPORT that Sir Charles has produced so much material that  it was very to decide on which cuts to include on the new album.

so to help in the process they released a dance tune "Drop That Thang" which was delivered to key outlets for testing purposes only and the results were so overwhelming that the office has been barraged with calls requesting service. The response they had to move the release date up .The single is on its way to an outlet to you and you can look

for the album in a few weeks.Stay tuned

to Boogie Radio for a live interview with

The King of Southern Soul.

 

 Starz InBlack will present the
world premiere of the soulful blues concert "Blues Divas," featuring musical
performances from eight gifted blues singers who are interviewed by
Oscar(R)-winning actor and blues lover Morgan Freeman.  "Blues Divas"
premieres during Black History Month at 8 p.m., Sunday, February 5 with
additional playdates throughout the month, only on Starz InBlack.
    The film opens with a brief introduction by Freeman who describes his
location as "ground zero" for the blues.  Freeman just happens to be standing
in front of Ground Zero Blues Club, a modern-day juke joint he co-owns in
Clarksdale, Mississippi, where the show was taped.  In between the stirring
performances, which feature a blend of blues, soul, folk and gospel music, the
show is punctuated with informal chats with the divas and Freeman who enjoys
reminiscing about their early beginnings.   "Blues Divas" features musical
performances from eight gifted vocalists: Deborah Coleman, Mavis Staples, Irma
Thomas, Bettye Lavette, Odetta, Ann Peebles, Denise LaSalle and Renee Austin.
    Filmed over a three-day weekend, "Blues Divas" is produced by Blue M
Productions and Mississippi Public Broadcasting as part of a series of feature
films focusing on this true American genre of music born in the Mississippi
Delta.  Executive producer Ty Warren tapped noted music documentarian Robert
Mugge ("Last of the Mississippi Jukes") to direct "Blues Divas."
    Mugge travels to the heartland of the blues, Clarksdale, Mississippi, to
capture, in his signature style, the soulful, passionate performances of the
talented yet underappreciated divas.  After watching the one hour and fifty
five minute concert documentary you will be convinced that the soulful talents
of these extraordinary blues singers are deserving of wider recognition.
    "These incredible blues women singers will blow you away with their soul
filled performances," said Stephan Shelanski, senior vice president,
acquisitions, programming and scheduling.  "Starz InBlack is the ideal place
to bring the world premiere of 'Blues Divas' to our viewers."
    "'Blues Divas' is a perfect fit for Starz InBlack" said Brett Marottoli,
director, programming acquisitions.  "At Starz InBlack we aim to celebrate the
breadth and depth of the African American experience and 'Blues Divas' is a
complement to that mission."
    First up is blues diva Irma Thomas, known to many as the Soul Queen of New
Orleans and owner of the Lions Den blues club in the Big Easy.  Thomas belts
out a few old favorites, including the classic, "Chains of Love."
    Deborah Coleman has been hailed as one of blues music's most exciting
young talents.  Her guitar style reflects the influences of Jimi Hendrix,
Buddy Guy and Larry Carlton.  Her vocal inspirations are often found in the
singing of Patti Smith, Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin and Alberta Hunter.  Both
talents are clearly evident in "Blues Divas" in her performance of the KoKo
Taylor song, "I'm A Woman."
    Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most
recognizable voices in contemporary music and it comes through loud and clear
in the film.  From her early days singing with her dad "Pop" Staples and their
family group, the Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Staples
voice still rings true.  Staples and Freeman enjoy discussing her early
beginnings and she sings stirring gospel material including a sweet song
entitled "God is not Sleeping," from her latest CD, "Have a Little Faith."
    Bettye LaVette has been around for more than 40 years having first
recorded, "My Man -- He's a Loving Man" when she was just 16.  In "Blues
Divas", the crowd goes wild when she sings her old hit, "Your turn to Cry
(Your Time to Cry)."
    Odetta, although in her 70's, looks radiant in red and sounds as youthful
as ever.  Her performance continues to reflect her passion for mixing the
blues and protest songs.  She sings the classic blues song "Careless Love."
    The extraordinary Ann Peebles sings a song she made popular, "I Can't
Stand the Rain" and Renee Austin performs a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, "Fool
Moon."
    "Blues Divas" closes out with the Queen of the Southern Soul Blues Denise
LaSalle.  LaSalle makes sure you understand that she is an experienced,
down-home blues singer and her performance in the film gives you no doubt when
she belts out "Still the Queen."
    Ground Zero Blues Club's mission is to showcase the best in blues talent
with an emphasis on musicians living and working in -- or with ties to -- the
Mississippi Delta.  Located in a renovated turn-of-the century cotton grading
warehouse near an old train depot that now houses the Delta Blues Museum, the
club has become a cultural institution for blues aficionados.  Freeman co-owns
the club with Clarksdale attorney and businessman Bill Luckett and Memphis
entertainment executive Howard Stovall.  All are committed to showcase new
blues talent and to the preservation and education of this native-born music
genre.

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It was good to be back in Memphis The city still exudes class charm soul and style.Upon arriving at The registration desk we were treated like family and made to feel very welcome Rob Neal and staff had gone all out to make sure that the spirit of this conference was positive and productive.

Gospel Group,TheGolden Voices from Hattiesburg Mississippi.

treat in the form of TEMORA who gave an Outstanding Presentation which included Proud Mart, a  tune Catch You On The flip Side"my favorite'and two victims which was performed in spanish.Temora and her Crew demonstrated that they have what it takes to make it in todays crazy music business.

Leadership Award.

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Saturday, October 19th Moses Tyson, Jr. performed at the Arkansas Black Hall Fame. Some of the

notable inductees were Former President Clinton and Al Bell (Stax Records, Motown Records, Bellmark

Records). There were 1000 people in attendance and the event was filmed. It will air on the ABC and

PBS affiliates in Arkansas. 

Former President Clinton was blown away by Moses performance and wanted a copy of MUSIC 2! Rodney

Slatter (Former Secretary of Transportation) was in attendance and wanted copies of Moses CD for

himself and his mother.

To quote the people in attendance, Moses Tyson, Jr. is phenomenal!.  As of today, October 22,

2002, people attending this event are going to stores looking for Moses Tyson, Jr. in the Little

Rock area.  They are calling BancorpSouth (my bank) and asking the officers about Moses Tyson, Jr.

and where to find product.

Sunday, October 20th, Moses Tyson, Jr. did interviews with KIPR and KOKY.  KIPR is a 100,000 watt

station that cover most of the state.

He also performed to a packed house at a local church. The Bishop of the church stood up and told

the congregation about Moses performance Saturday night and how he was proud that he played at the

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame.

As Moses walked out of the church, one of the deacons handed Moses Tyson, Jr. the phone, KLRG

(radio) asked him to do an interview on the spot. He granted the request and went to the station

for the interview.  Other radio personalities told Moses Tyson, Jr. that they are going to start

playing his record this week and Moses autographed copies of his CD for them. 

People in this market are talking and going to the stores looking for MUSIC 2, when the Arkansas

Black Hall of Fame airs on the ABC affiliate it will create talk across the whole state.  I will

e-mail the air date as soon as I have it because MUISC 2 & the first MUSIC need to be positioned in

store.