Charles Bradley News

Suzan-Lori Parks will bring her 6-piece band, Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe’s Pub for a one night only engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The band releases a live version of the track filmed at Diamond Mine studio in Long Island City, owned by the soul-funk rhythm section who've performed with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Lee Fields and seen all-star producers like Mark Ronson and Jeff Bhasker use the studio for projects including Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa.

Rose Theatre has announced casting for J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, in a new version by Evan Placey, with music and lyrics by Vikki Stone and directed by Lucy Morell. 

Hermanos Gutiérrez release a stirring remix of 'Los Chicos Tristes' by El Michels Affair feat. Jensine Benitez and set 2024 headline tour dates. Remixed by Leon Michels, better known as El Michels Affair, and introducing vocals from Jensine Benitez, the new take on the beloved ambient instrumental adds more prominent drum beats.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles and Mano y Mano presents Los Yesterday's and Thee Illusions on July 14, 2023.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles and Mano y Mano to present Los Yesterdays and Thee Illusions on July 14, 2023.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles & Nance Arte Productions presents Boogaloo Assassins and Dj Clifton Weaver, a.k.a. Dj Soft Touch on June 11, 2023.

The new collection’s melodies may be hard to categorize, from 70’s underground disco to acid jazz. Current lineup includes singer, songwriter and composer Kate Mattison, singer and rapper Lola Adanna, drummer Caito Sanchez (Charles Bradley, Lee Fields), bassist Andrew Raposo (Midnight Magic, Hess Is More) and sax player + flautist Izaak Mills.

Tamasha and ICA have announced the cast for Mojisola Adebayo's STARS: an Afrofuturist Space Odyssey. Performances are 13 April – 4 May 2023.

'Power' pushes the TSM sound to new celestial limits - Interstellar synths and drum n’ bass inspired breakbeats are mediated by Teruko’s ethereal vocals with the fire and passion of Bettye Lavette and tight rhythm of The JB’s. Other highlights include, ‘It is what it is’ - a smooth soul groover that would easily blend into any Hitsville playlist!

The company of Sylvia and friends celebrated the world premiere of the show last night at The Old Vic. Sylvia is an Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company production in association with Sadler’s Wells. The show runs until 8th April. See photos from opening night!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the highly anticipated world premiere of the musical Sylvia, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince and starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst.

Legendary soul singer Lee Fields has shared his new classic soul/R&B single, “Two Jobs,” available now via Daptone Records at all DSPs and streaming services. “Two Jobs” marks the latest song from Fields’ first new album in three years and full-length Daptone Records debut, Sentimental Fool. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

With a famously raucous live show, a diverse history of international touring, burgeoning streaming numbers, sync placements in major TV shows, and an ever-expanding fanbase, Jesse Roper returns tomorrow with Horizons, his third album and first full-length release in over four years. And now, announcing a cross-Canada fall tour.

Lee Fields has shared his timeless new single, “Forever,” available now via Daptone Records at all DSPs and streaming services. A stripped-down live performance video – featuring backing from guitarist Thomas Brenneck (Charles Bradley, Menahan Street Band) and vocalist Josh Lane (Thee Sacred Souls) – is now available on YouTube.

Canadian rocker Jesse Roper is back with the sultry and Motown-inspired new single “Cool Whip.” Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus Van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on this new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work.

Josh Hoyer And Soul Colossal announced Friday, Sept 2 at Northside Tavern.

A classic Chicano soul concert perfect for a night of slow dancing under the stars in MacArthur Park. Just one of the FREE summer concerts presented at the Levitt Pavilion, featuring acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning performers in a broad range of music genres.

Seratones performed their single “Good Day” as part of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series. Filmed at Skydeck in Nashville, TN and directed by Dylan Reyes, the performance features backing vocals by friends Devon Gilfillian, Kam Franklin (The Suffers) & Nicole Atkins. The performance initially launched this past Friday, April 29 – the same day that they released their third full length album, Love & Algorhythms. Watch “Good Day” via The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s YouTube page HERE, and listen to the album in full HERE.

The new song from the Shreveport, Louisiana-based band – fronted by the gospel-trained powerhouse frontwoman and activist A.J. Haynes – follows previously released tracks “Good Day,” “Two of a Kind” and “Dark Matter.'' “Pleasure” continues Seratones’ unexpected fusion of disco-indebted vocals and buoyant synth rhythms.