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Absolutely godly soul/funk album. Warm and uplifting + mixed and mastered to perfection. Think About It is a very strong start to the album, but This is My Story is just incredible.
Favorite track: This Is My Story.
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This is such a heartwarming album. The production is technically perfect, the arrangements tight; and Martha's performance exudes confidence, swag, sassiness and passion.
She's a total badass and the lyrics deliver an uplifting message that all people out there can learn from.
I feel more hopeful after listening to this record. Thank you, Martha.
Favorite track: This Is My Story.
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Legendary James Brown's protégée Martha High teams up with Osaka Monaural to pay homage to “JB’s Funky Divas” in her new album “Tribute to My Soul Sisters”.
The “funky diva” Martha High has been an integral part of James Brown’s life and career for more than 30 years: she was his backing vocalist, hair stylist, payroll master and his always loyal and reliable confidant. After a lifetime spent shoulder to shoulder with the Godfather of Soul, she flew to Tokyo and teamed up with Japanese funk ambassadors Osaka Monaurail to pay homage to the great Soul Sisters of the JB’s Revue. “Tribute to My Soul Sisters” drops next November the 17th on Record Kicks.
The idea for this special project was hatched back in 2014, when she was visiting the producer Dj Pari, head honcho of the Soulpower organization and tight collaborator of soul legends like The Impressions, Lyn Collins and Marva Whitney. While reminiscing about tours with her fellow James Brown’s veterans, Martha felt that a tribute to the great Soul Sisters of the JB’s Revue, better known as “the Funky Divas”, was very much needed. Without further ado, following DJ Pari’s advice and while on tour in Tokyo, she partner up with one of the hottest name of the new funk renaissance: Japanese Osaka Monaurail. Martha could not have chosen a better band for this mission: deeply influenced by the work of James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Curtis Mayfield and with 9 albums under the belt, Osaka Monaurail have been leading the international funk scene for more than 2 decades, appearing at festivals such as Montreal Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Womad, recording and touring with funk legends like Marva Whitney and Fred Wesley.
This unique collaboration gives new life to 13 soulful pearls, masterfully interpreted as only an original Funky Diva can do. To name a few: “Think (About It)”, made famous by the female preacher Lyn Collins, “Mama’s Got a Bag of Her Own”, Anna King’s answer to JB “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, “This Is My Story”, of which she recorded the original version with The Jewels and the soul classic “Answer to Mother Popcorn” by Vicki Anderson. "I looked up to these ladies of soul" says Martha, "Given the opportunity and the pleasure to perform their songs, is my way of saying: thank you, you're not forgotten. To record the music of the Funky Divas would mean a lot to Mr Brown. He always wanted the world to know he had powerful women on stage that could hold his crowd while he was off the stage; they were just as powerful and funky as he was."
MARTHA HIGH with OSAKA MONAURAIL in Europe
25 Nov - BIKO Milano, IT
26 Nov - New Morning (Officiel), Paris, FRA
28 Nov - Mojo Club, Hamburg, DE
29 Nov - Schlachthof Wiesbaden, DE
30 Nov - Under the Bridge, London, UK
01 Dec - Espace Julien, Marseille, FRA
02 Dec - Le JAM Montpellier, FRA
credits
released November 17, 2017
Performed by Martha High with Osaka Monaurail
Osaka Monaurail are:
Kentaro Yamagata & Taihei Awaji (Trumpets)
Shimon Mukai (Sax)
Dan Hayami and Yuichi Ikeda (Guitars)
Tsuyoshi Ouchi (Bass)
Soki Kimura (Drums)
Ryo Nakata (Musical Director)
Guest musicians: Mayuka (chorus); Bruce James (Key); Takuma Nonaka (piano) and Yuki Kajino (synth)
Recorded by Satoshi Fukuda at Studio Chikyu and Dutch Mama Studios.
Producers: Ryo Nakata and DJ Pari
Photos by Tsuneo Koga
Artwork by Hayato Miyake
The Funky Diva Martha High has been an integral part of James Brown’s life and career for more than 30 years: she was his
backing vocalist, hairdresser, payroll master and his always loyal and reliable confidant. Miss High appeared on many milestones of Funk and Soul music, such as Payback, Body Heat, Ain't That A Groove and Bring It Up, It's Hell....more
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I was looking for this song for years. I heard it a few times when I used to work at Kohls but never caught the name of the band. That was nearly five years ago and I've FINALLY found the band. Anyway, I love this album, it was worth the wait! Can't wait to listen to more by this group. nvan92