Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Erykah Badu is an influential and extraordinary musician who has been in the music business for several decades. The American singer-songwriter is best known for her soulful style, setting her apart from other artists of the genre. Her powerful voice penetrates through any room and draws one into a trance that can last until she…
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Throughout the decades, Edwin Starr was a standout artist in soul and funk music who created timeless melodies with his particular style, but he is also known for his diverse discography featuring plenty of criticism on…
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Whether you’re an old-school music fan or new to soul, Eddie Floyd is an artist that should not be overlooked. With a career spanning over five decades and multiple hit songs such as ‘Knock on Wood' and 'Big Bird,’ Eddie…
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Earth, Wind & Fire has been one of the most successful acts in music history. From their humble beginnings in Chicago to becoming multi-platinum artists across multiple genres, they have gone down as an influential and b…
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Dr. John was one of the most influential figures in popular music during the 60s and 70s, with a unique blend of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and funk that earned him numerous awards throughout his career including six…
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Donna Summer was one of the most iconic artists of the 1970s disco era, capturing audiences around the world with her glittery outfits and soaring vocal range. Her impressive discography includes some timeless classics,…
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If there is one thing that history can agree on, it's that D'Angelo has a unique sound. His soulful voice, exceptional songwriting ability and funky production are unmatched and have earned him the respect of the music i…
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Curtis Mayfield may be best known for his smooth soul sounds and positive messages about empowerment, but if you take a closer look at this legendary musician’s body of work there's quite a lot to uncover. From being cri…
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Do you feel like you need to take a break from some of today's monotonous music and dive into an artist that has given us classic hits for more than two decades? Say no more — Common is your man! Common's illustrious car…
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It's time to take a close look at the one and only, Clarence Carter! With many hits under his belt, it would be impossible to deny that this artist has seen great success and fame. After all - who doesn't know the classi…
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Chris Rea is a controversial music artist. He has been on the scene since 1978 with his debut album, Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? and he hasn't left yet! While some fans adore his soulful ballads and unique mix of…
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From her fashion sense to her music, Chic's rise to fame seems unstoppable. But when it comes down to it, our favorite royal of the charts may not be as perfect as we are lead to believe. Sure, she’s got million-dollar d…
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Cee Lo Green has been making music for almost two decades, and while he certainly has his fans, it seems like a lot of listeners are less than impressed with his material. Over the years there have been whispers of lyric…
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Are you a fan of the band, Canned Heat? Even if not, you’ve heard their music at some point – with hits like ‘On The Road Again’ and ‘Let’s Work Together’. Although their opening single 'Goin' Up The Country' shot them t…
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If you like jazz, chances are pretty good that you know who Cab Calloway is. He was a renowned figure and musician in the 1930s swing era, often referred to as The Hi De Ho Man due to his unique way of talking during per…
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