Four talented guys from Atlanta, GA. got together and started jamming January of 2010. From the local Georgia scene, the group gained popularity in a very short period and found themselves working in a full production being recorded at Tree Sound Studios with Grammy nominated engineer Miguel Scott and studio owner Paul Diaz.

They have been invited to attend various festivals attracting over 20,000 people and with their soulful rock vibes, the sky is the limit.

Some of the songs I enjoy are: The Siren’s Song, A Vagabond Lovesong, For The Love of one … to name a few, however these are songs from their original recordings.

You can visit their site CopiousJones.com and download their music Free and to support the group and help them keep making this beautiful music, be sure to make a donation.
They are currently recording their first CD project.

Join us January 22, 2012 at 5:30p Central / 6:30p Eastern as we meet the band and talk about their music and future plans.

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The Sillhouettes

Doo-Wop originated in the ’40s in African American communities and became maintream in the ’50s and 60′s. The Orioles helped develop the doo-wop sound with their hit “It’s Too Soon to Know” by Deborah Chessler (1948).

Some of the popular groups and their songs:

1954 The Penguins – Earth Angel

1954 The Wrens – Come Back My Love

1955 The Rainbows – Mary Lee

1955 The Valentines – Lily Maebelle

1957 The Monotones – Book Of Love

1957 The Charts – Dance Girl

1958 The Danleers – One Summer Night

1963 The Crystals – Da Doo Ron Ron

To name a few…

The Silhouettes – The Silhouettes were a Philadelphia doo-wop and soul group best known for their self-penned song Get A Job, recorded in 1957 and a number one hit on the R&B and pop charts in 1958.

Photo Courtesy: TheSilhouettes.org

Original Members

Bill Horton (lead, 1956-61, 1980-93)
Raymond Edwards (bass, 1956-61, 1980-93)
Earl Beal (baritone, 1956-68, 1980-93)
Richard Lewis (tenor, 1956-68, 1980-93)

The Philadelphia Tribune 15 March 1958
Gold Record presentation for Get A Job
Viola Williams, Bill Horton, Raymond Edwards,
Dick Clark, Kae Williams, Earl Beal, Rick Lewis

Kae Williams was the group’s first manager and instrumental in getting The Silhouettes on the map with “Get a Job”.

He was a prominent radio personality and the father of our very own D.A. Williams. Click here to listen to our interview with D.A.

The New Silhouettes in 1968
Back: Richard Lewis, Cornelius Brown
Front: Earl Beal, John Wilson

Courtesy of: TheSilhouettes.org

Later Members

John Wilson (lead, 1961-1968)
Cornelius Brown (bass 1961-1968)

Elaine Lewis, widow of Silhouette Rick Lewis was an integral part of the group’s revival in the 1980s and who is now releasing a brand new CD compilation of the groups music.

Elaine was born in Philadelphia, PA. and as a child picked up the guitar right away, parents bought her a uke when she was around 10. She says: “Thanks to Elvis Presley being all the rage. I figured out chords on my own, I later found out that what I was playing were real chords–C, Em, G and so on. Later was given a really cheap guitar with a chord book and learned all the chords from that and I played by ear and played along with the radio and records…”

Elaine Lewis 1964

Courtesy of: TheSilhouettes.org

The CD took a year to complete, and Elaine had material on every kind of medium–records, reel-to-reel tapes, MP3′s, cassette tapes, CD’s, even her phone’s voice mail had material.

The CD is very creative, a fabulous tribute to the group and a wonderful collectors item.

We are honored to have her with us on Sunday, November 6, 2001 at 3PM Pacific /5PM Central/6PM Eastern.

Elaine Lewis presents the legendary The Silhouettes 11/06 by Colored People | Blog Talk Radio.

Visit the Silhouette’s official website for history, photos, discography and much more. TheSilhouettes.org

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Andreao “Fanatic” Heard is a well established Grammy award winning, Multi-Platinum Record Producer and worked as one of P.Diddy’s Hitmen.

Andy Heard has also worked with Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Will Smith, The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim, Anthony Hamilton, Boyz II Men, Al B. Sure, Angie Stone to name a few.

He produced the song “Heaven Can Wait” featured on Michael Jackson’s 2001 album “Invincible”, released by Epic Records.

His Grammy was won for producing superstar Beyonce Knowles song “Speechless”, featured on the 2003 “Dangerously in love” album released by Columbia Records.

With all the success in his 12+ year career, Fanatic seeks to produce his own music as an artist where he has control of the content and delivery and his new album speaks a positive message as he seeks to focus on the beautiful music of “Old School” groups.

His debut single “Who’s Luvin You Now” is available on Itunes.

ANDRE HARRELL (founder of Uptown records and discovered Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Al B. Sure) “In Fanatic I see all the qualities of a superstar”

ANTHONY HAMILTON (Jive recording artist)
“Really BIG records here! Knowing him and his concepts with matching the imagery with the music,
he should sell a lot of records.”

TERON BEAL (song writer for Michael Jackson, Bonnie Raitt, Mya) “Fanatic at the helm of the production, lyrics, and tight vocal performances takes his records to some new next level shit! It’s like Prince’s “Sign ‘O’ The Times” meets the new millennium. Hot! Very hot!”

MICHELLE BELL (song writer for J-Lo, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige) “Fanatic is innovative and original artist. His music is avant-garde but very accessible. He’s got an incredible mix of Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Pop with a fresh twist.”

Q-TIP (Motown recording artist & formerly of A Tribe Called Quest)
“Fanatic’s influences are very apparent. He’s done his homework”

CURTIS RICHARDSON (song writer Joss Stone, Rihanna)
“Fanatic will touch the hearts, minds and souls of many “UNIVERSALLY

LONDELL McMILLAN (attorney for Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder)
“From his previous work and his whole aura I knew these records were in him”

GORDON CHAMBERS (songwriter for Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan) “Fanatic tugs at your flesh and spirit and mixes up genres in the spirit of Prince. I’m able to really feel the emotion in his song writing. Should resonate with those that have experienced a love that was lost.”

FATIN DANTZLER-THE KINDRED FAMILY SOUL (Hidden Beach recording artist) “Fanatic has evolved from a producer to artist and made the transition so smooth. He’s a natural born star”.

This show will be hosted by our network host Tania-Maria Xavier and we welcome our very own TC Thompkins as the co-host for this show.

Mr. Thompkins has over forty years experience in the music industry as an entertainment consultant and radio specialist. He established his company, “Thompkins Marketing “, after leaving the position of vice President of CBS Records now known as Sony Music. Under his leadership, Epic and Associated Labels had been the number one urban label in the world for three years running… He is also one of the sponsors of our 2011 ColoredPeople.net Calendar for Haiti available at Lulu.com/ColoredPeople

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JaySkills Snowden – *Co-Host* – Senior judge – “Def Poetry Jam” first season. Founder of the Brooklyn Moon Cafe’s Slam team

*Brooklyn Moon Cafe Slam Team Winner – Apollo Theater.

*Brooklyn Moon Cafe’s Slam Team Winner against the Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe’s Slam Team.

*Solo Slam Winner against the Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe’s Slam Team. NY

*Winner of New Yorks Hottest Poets Slam contest at the National Black Theater, Harlem NY

*Has never lost a slam contest

*Founder of “Angels with Broken Wings” and Producer of the Angels with Broken Wings Documentary regarding the Truth About The Prison Industrial Complex and The Criminal Justice System..

Bruce George *Initial 30 minutes* – Bruce is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist. His work has been published in major magazines, anthologies, and literary publications. Bruce is the Co-Founder of the critically acclaimed award winning “Russell Simmons’s Def Poetry Jam.” As an activist Bruce has been and currently is associated with major grassroots organizations that fosters and uplifts people in struggle.
He’s also the Founder/Managing Editor of “The Bandana Republic, an Anthology of Poetry & Prose by Gang Members & Their Affiliates.”

Abiodun Oyewole – Founding member of the American music and spoken-word group “The Last Poets” (David Nelson, Gylan Kain, and Abiodun Oyewole, were born on the anniversary of Malcolm X’s birthday May 19, 1968 in Marcus Garvey Park.)
The group grew to consist of David Nelson, Gylan Kain, Abiodun Oyewole, Felipe Luciano, Umar Bin Hassan, Jalal Nurridin, and Suliamn El Hadi.

Abiodun Oyewole has had a number of projects not under the Last Poets name, such as the CD 25 Years. Oyewole, spent 15 years in the New York school system, also taught at Columbia University.

Louis Reyes Rivera
Poet/essayist Louis Reyes Rivera has been studying his craft since 1960 and teaching it since 1969. The recipient of over 20 awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award (1995), a Special Congressional Recognition Award (1988), and the CCNY 125th Anniversary Medal (1973), Rivera has assisted in the publication of well over 200 books, including John Oliver Killens’ Great Black Russian (Wayne State U., 1989), Adal Maldonado’s Portraits of the Puerto Rican Experience (IPRUS, 1984), and Bum Rush The Page: A Def Poetry Jam (Crown Publishers, 2001).

Considered by many as a necessary bridge between the African and Latino American communities, he is a professor of Pan-African, African-American, Caribbean and Puerto Rican literature and history whose essays and poems have appeared in numerous publications, including Areyto, Boletin, The City Sun, African Voices, and in five award-winning collections: In Defense of Mumia; ALOUD: Live from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Of Sons And Lovers, Bum Rush The Page, and his own Scattered Scripture.

Keith Roach – Poet, author, activist, Keith has produced a variety of reading series around New York City and is a former long time host of the Nuyorican Poet Cafe “Open Room” and SlamMaster of the Friday night slam and co-curator of the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Poetry & Spoken Word Festival. Currently he co-produces the internet broadcast, NoBoarders Poetry Radio , formerly known as Eadon’s Place, and hosts “Conversations with Keith” which airs on NoBoarders Poetry Radio.

Tantra-Zawadi an award winning poet/artist/filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has performed to standingroom audiences at venues as far away as South Africa, London, Germany and Toronto.

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A seminal funk ensemble, the Fatback Band made many great singles through the ’70s and early ’80s, ranging from humorous novelty tunes to energetic dance vehicles and even occasional political/message tracks.

The original lineup featured drummer Bill Curtis, trumpeter George Williams, guitarist Johnny King, bassist Johnny Flippin, saxophonist Earl Shelton, and flutist George Adam. Synthesizer player Gerry Thomas, saxophonist Fred Demerey, and guitarist George Victory were integral parts of the group during their peak years.

They began recording for Perception in the early ’70s, and had moderate luck with “Street Dance” in 1973. They moved to Event in 1974, and while funk audiences loved such songs as “Wicki-Wacky” and “(Are You Ready) Do the Bus Stop,” they didn’t generate much sales action. Their first sizable hit was “Spanish Hustle” in 1976, which reached number 12 on the R&B charts. They shortened their name to Fatback in 1977, and landed their first Top Ten R&B hit with “I Like Girls” in 1978.

Their 1979 single “King Tim III (Personality Jock)” is widely considered the first rap single in many circles. But their biggest year was 1980. They scored two Top Ten R&B hits with “Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)” and “Backstrokin’,” their finest tune.

Fatback kept going through the mid-’80s, landing one more Top 20 hit with “Take It Any Way You Can Want It” in 1981. They were backed by the female vocal trio Wild Sugar in 1981-82, and Evelyn Thomas also provided the lead vocal for “Spread Love” in 1985, their last song for Spring. Fatback also recorded a pair of LPs for Cotillion in 1984 and 1985.

~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Join your host, Tania-Maria Xavier and co-hosts Jay (JaySkills) Snowden, who is a music and executive producer, author of Angels With Broken Wings and Chuk Barber percussionist for The Original Lowriders AKA WAR and author of Dear Xango. We look forward to meeting the band and talking about their career, their new album “Bill Curtis & Friends” and future projects.
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Franky Gaskin – Jazz guitarist, Multilingual Poet, Composer, and Author. Playing the Bass, Chords, and Melody all at the same time on the guitar and composes in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Hebrew. He is also author of the books, “The Frank Gaskin Method of Guitar Mastery” In English and Spanish, and “Polytonal Superimposition a musical science”.

Bill Curtis’ popular group, The Fatback Band is most known for their Top Ten R&B hits, “(Do The) Spanish Hustle”, “I Like Girls”, “Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)”, and “Backstrokin’”. Their 1979 single “King Tim III (Personality Jock)” is considered by many to be the first rap single. We are excited to have them with us for an interview on June 24 right here at BlogTalkRadio.com/ColoredPeople

Hulon – First Impressions is his first CD. During a feature sneak peak of the album on WKGC-FM, J. Harley Pummill said, “when he’s not making people feel better as a doctor, he’s making them feel better listening to his music.” Pummill goes on to add, “I love the first track on it (The Cisco Kid).”

Setra Sundahta – AKA Daughter of the Sun – Upon first listen, one might be tempted to compare Setra to Sade or India Arie because of her sultry vocals and folksy guitar strums or to Carole King for her catchy melodies and clever, magical story telling skills. But then, as one continues to listen, it becomes crystal clear why Girlistic Magazine called Setra’s first CD “must have music.”

Denise Kirkland – Both classy and sassy, Kirkland brings snap, crackle , pop and sizzle to the tradition of jazz, the rambunctiousness of the blues and the slickness of R&B.

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