Drum: WHAT’S GOING ON
Tamla Motown Hits Town
A major photographic exhibition of some of
the pioneers of Motown begins a twomonth run at the Redferns Music Picture
Gallery in London in April.
The exhibition, in association with Universal
Music, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the
Motown Package Tour, which helped launch
the label’s identity in Britain.
HITSVILLE UK is a classic collection
featuring rare and previously unseen pictures
of Motown music icons such as Marvin
Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Little Stevie
Wonder, Martha & the Vandellas and The
Supremes.The photographer, Don Paulsen,
was granted intimate backstage access to
many of the artists featured.
A special CD to commemorate the
exhibition entitled Hitsville UK is released by
Universal Music on April 4. The exhibition
will run from April 6th - June 4th.
HITSVILLE UK - MOTOWN in Britain: An
exhibition of the History of Motown Redferns Music Picture Gallery, 3 Bramley
Road, W10 6SZ. Open Monday-Friday
10am-6pm (Saturday 12-5pm)
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The soul
survivor
makes a
triumphant
return
It is 10 whole years
since Faith Evans
dropped her
eponymous debut as
Bad Boy’s First lady.
Determined to
overcome her
problems and on a
new label, she drops
her fourth album and
is heading for the UK
to promote her work
with domestic abuse
charities, and the Princes
Trust; stating that ‘I’m
starting a new life’ on album
opener, Goin’ Out, a Neptunes produced track reminiscent of
Popular Thug by Kelis. The tune’s trademark spacey style is in
complete contrast to the rest of the album.
Tracks like the retro - vibed I Don’t Need It and the ol’ school
Mesmerized highlight her mature, sophisticated vocal style;
Lucky Day could almost be defined as acid jazz. With
shimmering keyboards weaving in and out of slow drums and
her breathy vocals, Catching Feelings is a seductive highlight.
On tracks like the single Again, Faith shows optimism and
hope for the future. On the strength of this album, her
confidence isn’t misguided. Welcome back, Faith.