R & B, Blues, Soul In Praise of Daptone Records....

[Jules]

Best known as the label of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings (who in trun are best known for being Amy Winehouse' Backing band) Daptone records are a fascinating label specializing in 'old style' soul, funk and gospel. Here are a couple of absolute stormers from Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens and Brooklyn's Sugarman 3...

 

[Jules]

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[Amanda tootin' Taylor]

Hi Jules,

Thanks for sharing this. Trouble is you've made me spend money as I enjoyed the tracks so much that I've just downloaded the Daptone Gold album!

 

[Sue]

Hi Jules,

Thanks for sharing this. Trouble is you've made me spend money as I enjoyed the tracks so much that I've just downloaded the Daptone Gold album!

Lol - same here - I liked the 2 tracks and after reading your post went off to investigate on iTunes

Thanks Jules

 

[dooce]

I'm a great fan of Sharon Jones but never really thought about the other Daptone artists - thanks for the links Jules.

 

[Jules]

I'm a great fan of Sharon Jones but never really thought about the other Daptone artists - thanks for the links Jules.

Thought this would appeal to you!

 

[Saxade]

Takes me back when we had a soul band.... not very good but Sh**s load of fun...thanks for that

 

[guyfromthesticks]

Thanks for post going to NYC in summer will go to Fat Cats see her live.

 

[dooce]

Thought this would appeal to you!

Ah, bless....