Happy Birthday Bettye Swann!

Raising a glass to Shreveport soul diva Bettye Swann on her birthday with a couple of performances and a few timeless gems. 

Remembering Swampers Jimmy Johnson & Barry Beckett on their birthday

Raising a glass to guitarist Jimmy Johnson and keyboardist Barry Beckett who contributed greatly to the Muscle Shoals sound. 

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Alabama Life & Culture David Hood talks about Jimmy Johnson

Two vintage Candi Staton deep soul gems recirculated by Soul 4 Real

Check out Candi Staton's "I Can't Stop Being Your Fool" and "You Bet Your Sweet Sweet Love." Too good. 

Get a copy of Soul4Real's limited edition Candi Staton 7" vinyl single directly from the label right here. 

R.I.P. producer/engineer Rick Hall, 1932-2018

The man behind the Muscle Shoals sound and FAME Records, Rick Hall passed away today at his Alabama home. 

Happy Birthday George Soulé

Celebrating the birthday of Southern soul singer/songwriter George Soulé with a timely message.

Muscle Shoals film screens at Hot Docs

Wilson Pickett chills with Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham and the rest of the FAME gang

Muscle Shoals at Hot Docs
Tue, Apr 30 9:15 PM
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Fri, May 3 6:15 PM
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Sat, May 4 9:00 PM
Isabel Bader Theatre
Note: Unfortunately, tickets for all screenings are now sold out.