Song of the Day: Charles Bradley, “The World is Going Up in Flames”

Song of the Day: Charles Bradley, “The World is Going Up in Flames”

  Here’s yet another artist that was doing a showcase at SXSW last week, and one of the music business’ great stories of the past ten years. This is Charles Bradley with “The World is Going Up in Flames.” Charles toured for 20+ years as a James Brown cover act before hooking up with the […]

Song Of The Day: “Heartbroken, In Disrepair”

Song Of The Day: “Heartbroken, In Disrepair”

  Since SXSW is winding down, I thought I’d play something from a little-heard solo record. Can you guess who this is? Hint: His band only had a cult following prior to 2010. These guys played a bunch of times in Austin. Now multiple Grammys including this year’s Producer of the Year make it hard […]

Song of the Day: Althea & Donna, “Uptown Top Ranking”

Song of the Day: Althea & Donna, “Uptown Top Ranking”

  As promised, our new Friday tradition of playing Reggae continues. This is Althea & Donna with “Uptown Top Ranking.” —Craig Kaplan

Song of the Day: Donald Byrd, “Time Is Moving On”

Song of the Day: Donald Byrd, “Time Is Moving On”

  We’ve been working on a time lapse video for the Kimmel Center and PIFA, we expect it to have it finished today. With that in mind and to honor Donald Byrd who recently passed away. Here is today’s song, “Time is Moving On.” —Craig Kaplan

Song of the Day: Fun Lovin’ Criminals, “Come Find Yourself”

Song of the Day: Fun Lovin’ Criminals, “Come Find Yourself”

  Something funky to get your day going, today’s song is from an extremely underrated group from Brooklyn formed in the mid ’90s. Hard to believe this song is 17 years old, like a fine wine it has aged well. Fun Lovin’ Criminals, “Come Find Yourself.” —Craig Kaplan