Excerpt: How Charles Bradley Went From James Brown Impersonator to Soul Legend
New book ‘It Ain’t Retro: Daptone Records and the 21st-Century Soul Revolution’ explores the history and legacy of revered soul and funk label Daptone Records
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Subscribe NowNew book ‘It Ain’t Retro: Daptone Records and the 21st-Century Soul Revolution’ explores the history and legacy of revered soul and funk label Daptone Records
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