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Irma Thomas is an American singer from New Orleans. She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans". Wikipedia Born: February 18, 1941 (age 71), Ponchatoula Spouse: Emile Jackson (m. 1976) Albums: Simply Grand, Straight From the Soul, Best of Irma Thomas, More Movies: B.B. King: Blues Summit, Dancing to New Orleans, Make It Funky!, New Orleans Jazz Awards: Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award Songs I Know 2011 The Time Is on My Side 1964 It's Raining 1978 Ruler of My Heart 1978

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MA Jolie Fleur (FFO Depeche Mode) Release New Track 'Let’s Get Out Of Here' Photo MA Jolie Fleur (FFO Depeche Mode) Release New Track 'Let’s Get Out Of Here'
by Josh Sharpe - November 12, 2024

MA Jolie Fleur has released the new track “Let’s Get Out Of Here' which tells the complex story of two people in love with one another but only one of them wanting to commit to a serious relationship. Listen to it here!...

Kevin Gordon Shares New Single 'You Can't Hurt Me No More' Co-Written with Kim Richey Photo Kevin Gordon Shares New Single 'You Can't Hurt Me No More' Co-Written with Kim Richey
by Josh Sharpe - August 20, 2024

Nashville singer-songwriter and poet Kevin Gordon has shared his new single “You Can’t Hurt Me No More” from his upcoming album The In Between, out on September 13, his first full-length since 2018’s acclaimed Tilt & Shine, and first since his throat cancer diagnosis. ...

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance Photo 'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023

The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Stompin’ Ground” was produced by the film’s ...

Paul Simon Tribute Concert to Premiere on CBS Photo Paul Simon Tribute Concert to Premiere on CBS
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

The two-hour special tribute features a star-studded performer lineup of GRAMMY-winning artists, past nominees and iconic voices including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Rhiannon Giddens, Susanna Hoffs, Jonas Brothers, Angélique Kidjo, Ledisi, Little Big Town, Dave Matthews, Brad Pai...

Seasonal Music Compilation 'Holidays Rule' to Get First-Ever Vinyl Pressing Photo Seasonal Music Compilation 'Holidays Rule' to Get First-Ever Vinyl Pressing
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

The compilation album features Paul McCartney, The Shins, fun., The Civil Wars, Rufus Wainwright, Sharon Van Etten, Andrew Bird, and many more. Covering holiday classics like “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “Wonderful Christmastime,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and more....

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS Photo Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell...

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack Photo Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022

The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee...

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Celebrates Women's History Mon Photo Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Celebrates Women's History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021

Additional upcoming female performances include interdisciplinary performing artist Arielle Rosales, electro pop artist La Force, soul queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas, and reggae label VP Records founder Miss Pat....

GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes Iconic Recordings As Their 2021 Inductions Photo GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes Iconic Recordings As Their 2021 Inductions
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 21, 2020

Today the Recording Academy® welcomes the 2021 inductees for the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®, continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings....

Cyndi Lauper Reunites With Tracy Young on 'Hopeful' Remix Photo Cyndi Lauper Reunites With Tracy Young on 'Hopeful' Remix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020

With one month to go until the monumental high-stakes U.S. election, Cyndi Lauper has enlisted GRAMMY-winning producer/remixer Tracy Young to create an amped up version of “Hope.”  ...

MA Jolie Fleur Releases New Single 'Good Life' Photo MA Jolie Fleur Releases New Single 'Good Life'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 02, 2020

MA Jolie Fleur (“My pretty flower” in French) is Los Angeles based, New Orleans born/raised visual artist, music video director and music-maker Myke Adams.  Today, he released the track, “Good Life,” the first single from the upcoming debut album “Love Is Fire” from MJF....

Galactic Share Music Video for 'Something's Wrong With This Picture' Photo Galactic Share Music Video for 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

Galactic are proud to share an updated version and new music video for their 1996 classic 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'....

Titles From Irma Thomas And James Booker Set For Vinyl Reissue Photo Titles From Irma Thomas And James Booker Set For Vinyl Reissue
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

Craft Recordings is proud to reissue two significant titles from New Orleans royalty: Classified from R&B piano virtuoso James Booker and the GRAMMY® Award-winning After the Rain, from soul singer Irma Thomas. ...

CBS Announces UNITED WE SING: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO THE UNSUNG HEROES Hosted By Harry Co Photo CBS Announces UNITED WE SING: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO THE UNSUNG HEROES Hosted By Harry Connick, Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2020

CBS and the Recording Academy® announced today a new two-hour special event UNITED WE SING: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO THE UNSUNG HEROES hosted by GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning singer and actor Harry Connick, Jr., celebrating essential workers across America. The special will be broadcast Sunday, June 21 (...

Marcia Ball Will Perform in New York on April 6 Photo Marcia Ball Will Perform in New York on April 6
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2020

Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball -- the official 2018 Texas State Musician -- will give two performances at The Iridium in New York on Monday, April 6, 2020....

Galactic Announces 25th Anniversary Tour Photo Galactic Announces 25th Anniversary Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019

Galactic are pleased to announce their 25th anniversary tour, a celebration they're excited to share with fans across the country as they look back on their storied history together as a band. Over the past quarter century, the renowned New Orleans group have released 10 studio albums, played countl...

SummerStage Returns to Coney Island Boardwalk for Free Performances Photo SummerStage Returns to Coney Island Boardwalk for Free Performances
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2019

City Parks Foundation, in partnership with iStar, are thrilled to announce that Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is returning to the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn this summer for six free concerts between June and August....

Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely Enlightens Guests During Songwriter Session at T Photo Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely Enlightens Guests During Songwriter Session at The Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely and special guest Tim Atwood brought the attendees at the weekly Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Songwriter Sessions to their feet during the event on Saturday Feb. 23. Watch the live-stream video here....

Quiana Lynell's Debut Album, 'A Little Love,' Set for April Release Photo Quiana Lynell's Debut Album, 'A Little Love,' Set for April Release
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2019

A Little Love, the striking debut album from vocalist extraordinaire Quiana Lynell, will be released by Concord Jazz on April 5th, 2019....

Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely, Included in American Currents: The Music of 201 Photo Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely, Included in American Currents: The Music of 2018 at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has announced Country music royalty and a fifty-one year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely will be included in the opening of its first exhibition of 2019, American Currents: The Music of 2018, on Friday, March 8, 2019. The exhibit runs through Fe...

Craft Recordings to Release Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology 12/ Photo Craft Recordings to Release Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology 12/7
by Tori Hartshorn - November 15, 2018

Craft Recordings has announced the release of Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology,in celebration of the 60th anniversary of pioneering New Orleans R&B label Ric Records and its sister label Ron Records. The CD and digital formats are due out on December 7th, following the exclusive...

Craft Recordings' Black Friday Record Store Day: Collective Soul, Violent Femmes And Photo Craft Recordings' Black Friday Record Store Day: Collective Soul, Violent Femmes And More
by Tori Hartshorn - October 09, 2018

Craft Recordings is celebrating 2018's Black Friday Record Store Day (November 23) with six covetable, limited edition vinyl releases. Among the releases are the first-ever vinyl pressings of Collective Soul's double-platinum 1993 debut, Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, and Violent Femmes' ...

Maria Muldaur Releases 41st Album: “Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues Of Photo Maria Muldaur Releases 41st Album: “Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues Of Blue Lu Barker”
by Tori Hartshorn - September 26, 2018

Multiple Grammy nominee Maria Muldaur will release her 41stalbum, and her first studio album in 6 years on September 28th. “DON'T YOU FEEL MY LEG—The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker” is her first for the London-based Last Music Company....

The Milk Carton Kids to Host Americana Honors & Awards Photo The Milk Carton Kids to Host Americana Honors & Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 07, 2018

The Americana Music Association has named GRAMMY®-nominated duo Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids as hosts of the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards show. The show is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM (CDT) next Wednesday, September 12 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditor...

Kevin Gordon Will Release New Album TILT & SHINE Out July 27 Photo Kevin Gordon Will Release New Album TILT & SHINE Out July 27
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Kevin Gordon's Louisiana is a strange place. In his songs, it's a place where restless teens road trip to where the highway dead-ends at the Gulf of Mexico; a place where prisoners who are in for life compete in a rodeo in front of spectators; where a man can get lost in the humid afternoon and wher...












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