You would think Sharon Jones is a soul singer from the 70's when you hear her sing but you'd be dead wrong. She started her career in the late 90's. She has recently come out with a new album that is pretty smokin'. Her record label, "Daptone Records" has some firey videos of her singing live, specifically the one of her performing at The Knitting Factory. You can also listen to her new album as well.
Daptone has another artist you may be interested in as well. If you're into Afrobeat, then check out Antibalas while your over on Dap's site. They sound like Fela Kuti. Nice.
Just saw Sharon and the Dap Kings open for Morris Day and the Time. Ol' girl was sho'nuff funky.
After the Time show, Bklyn Academy of Music screened the director's cut of Purple Rain. It was like being at Rocky Horror Picture Show the way everyone knew all the words.
Posted by: Billy Sunday | February 23, 2006 at 10:38 PM
Just bought tickets to see a Sharon Jones concert at the end of April. Looking forward to it. Catchy stuff.
Posted by: Sean | March 10, 2005 at 06:35 PM
Hey welcome back!
Loved the track from yesterday, great heads up on Sharon Jones...
Posted by: colette | March 10, 2005 at 01:45 AM