Praise is at the heart of the south's black gospel tradition. Spirituals blend with blues and jazz, sung with soul as solos, trios, and quartets. Testify!
Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul. Listen to songs by her greatest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Aretha herself. http://arethafranklin.net
Kick back on a weekend morning to let the cares of the week -- or the dust you kicked up last night -- blow easily by in the breeze. Here's some easy-rolling tracks to set the mellow mood for a "no sudden moves" sort of day.