Darryl Anders Agapésoul – Heart Conditions
AgapéSoul is the brainchild of bassist, songwriter, and producer Darryl Anders. His resume includes playing with the legendary Tower of Power, and recording and preforming with Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste. AgapeSoul’s debut CD Believe In Love earned comparisons to popular r&b/jazz ensembles Incognito and The Brand New Heavies – and reached #1 on the UK Soul Chart.
AgapéSoul’s 2018 follow-up CD Conversations made a big noise worldwide hitting the #1 spot twice on both the UK Soul Chart and the Indie Soul Chart in the US. The project is driven by Anders’ singular musical vision to create a positive listening experience. Anders says “The name AgapéSoul comes from the Greek word Agape- meaning God’s unconditional love, and Soul- the place within us where music comes from. It also reflects the style of music I feel connected to”.
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. Darryl just released a timely single “Bulletproof” featuring Tommy Sims which speaks directly to the moment that is now. The poignant chorus lyric “you can kill the man but you can’t kill the message … “ rings true as a timeless anthem, The accompanying video is gritty and honest and reflects the raw emotion of the world we live in.
“As an artist I feel it’s important to speak on issues that are crucial to the healing of our society”
His newest project is Heart Conditions featuring Maysa (2022) and you can buy it here.
Keyboard Wizard, Producer, Composer, and former Curtis Mayfield alumnus Buzz Amato releases a carefully crafted eleven song album titled Muse Café. This eleven song collection features music inspired by each of the Greek Muses and showcases his writing, arranging, production as well as his keyboard skills.
Matt Cooper, recording again as Outside, makes a surprise return following a 20-year creative hiatus to release stunningly beautiful four-track EP ‘A New Beginning’, which comes out today on Dorado Records.
In 1996, African-American Hart Ramsey started a new job as a senior pastor at Northview Christian Church at 2 locations, in Dothan and in Montgomery, Alabama, which he founded himself.
Hungary has a lot to offer, its specialties, its nature, the beautiful capital. However its famous export is music. In the smooth jazz genre a new Hungarian group has established, Peet Project. The group comprised currently of violinist, composer, producer Peter “Peet” Ferencz, saxophonist Attila Závodi, keyboardist Olivér Magán, bassist Martin Gudics, and drummer Marcell Gudics.
I have been following the career of Dutch crooner Dennis van Aarssen for several years now. Earlier this year I reviewed his CD ‘How to Live’ here, and was very enthusiastic about it. Now his third album is here, and it has become a Christmas CD.
Jeremy Sean Hector is a gifted guitarist and songwriter, whose unique approach to writing and performing comprises of a soothing blend of soul and contemporary jazz. He is a perpetual student of music, and aspires to use his gift to positively influence and inspire his listeners. Jeremy is known for a very melodic style of guitar playing that has been described as having a vocal quality. Born on the Caribbean island of Grenada on December 24th, 1990, Jeremy was introduced to music at an early age. His musical journey began at the age of seven; with classical piano lessons. However, it was on the guitar that he found his true passion for music.
The African-American saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield is known all over the world for music in different genres, such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, etc.
From Atlanta comes composer, arranger and drummer Jonathan Mills.
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