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Around 1970, Gamble Huff Productions became Philadelphia International Records. When Eugene Dozier left the label, Sigler inherited his office. Sigler's songwriting break came when a tune he co-wrote with Phil Hurtt, "(You Are My) Sunshine", was released as a followup single to the O'Jays' million selling 'Back Stabbers'. Other Sigler/Hurtt tunes included on the 'Back Stabbers' album were "When The World Is At Peace" and "Who Am I". The O'Jays' followup album, 'Ship Ahoy', had Sigler's first solo written song, "You Got Your Hooks In Me", and the Sigler/Gamble tune "Don't You Call Me Brother".In 1978, Sigler, bringing along Instant Funk, switched to Goldmind, a label started by MFSB guitarist Norman Harris and distributed by Salsoul Records. With his first release for the label, Sigler scored a Top Ten R&B single with "Let Me Party With You (Party, Party, Party)". The album of the same name was a smash in disco clubs. When Goldmind folded, all of its acts were transferred to Salsoul. About a year after its

The Dubber - In the tradition of the Mississippi Delta Bluesmen, THE Dubber confronts the world with only a guitar and his words. The self- taught singer/songwriter continues reinventing himself by fusing the styles of a 30 year musical journey. Rock, Jazz and Funk, flavored with the International sounds of Reggae, Middle Eastern Music and Afro Beat, creates the complex stew that helps him express his blues in an innovative and distinct manner.Since 2005, the Washington DC born/South Carolina based musician has been trailblazing through America with an honest and intimate stage show. His sophisticated one man band guitar style and universal message of ONENESS, keeps THE Dubber booked year round. Always a crowd favorite, he has played such prestigious events as the South by Southwest Music Conference (Austin TX) and the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference (Charlotte NC).With radio airplay here and abroad, a U.S. and European tour, plus three albums under his belt, "In the Temple of..." 2005, "Global Warning" 2010 an

Onaje Allan Gumbs' career spans for over 3 decades and is a sought after arranger, composer and pianist extraordinaire.Panasonic chose his song, "Dare To Dream", as the theme for their tenth anniversary celebration of Kid Witness News. Gumbs has composed, arranged and performed the original score for the Showtime film, Override, directed by actor and producer Danny Glover and is also a NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Artist for his album, "Remember Their Innocence".His signature arrangements are: Woody Shaw (Rosewood), Phyllis Hyman (Betcha By Golly Wow and The Answer is You) and for Stanley Jordan (The Lady in My Life) to name a few.We are pleased to present his latest release: Bloodlife - A collection of solo performances based on melodies composed by Ronald Shannon Jackson. This album is an eclectic collection of melodies created by the venerable drummer/composer Ronald Shannon Jackson (1940-2013) and combined with masterful improvisations on solo piano by the Legendary Onaje Allan Gumbs. ht

Soul To Soul - Lundy’s 14th album, is the next chapter in her critically-acclaimed career as both a musical artist and a visual artist; a return to her roots but also an exploration of these roots — and the journey that those roots can take you on. The release of “Soul To Soul” will be accompanied by tour dates both in the U.S. and overseas.Lundy is a vocalist, songwriter, producer and a soulful musician who plays guitar on all tracks, piano and Rhodes on many tracks, and drums on two. Carmen Lundy is also a celebrated mixed media artist and painter, and her works have been exhibited in New York at The Jazz Gallery in Soho, at The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, and at a month-long exhibition at the Madrid Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. For additional information and media requests, please contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions, 323-806-0400 or email chip@mileshighproductions.comJoin us on this soulful ride with Carmen Lundy on September 14 at 3p PST/5p CST/6p ESTWe are sponsored by: http://HealthRoads.net

Featured Artists! - BlogTalkRadio & You!Colored People® Network Presents:Steve Harper is a graduate of Yale, The A.R.T. Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard and the playwriting program at Juilliard. Also an actor, Steve has appeared at major regional theatres, on national television, in film, commercials and voice-overs.He has numerous plays on his resume and spent two seasons writing for the USA Network show Covert AffairsHis short films include the comic spy drama Intelligence (directed by Phil Kaufmann) – screened at Dances With Films, and the supernatural comedy Betty on the Bed (also director, producer and actor).Steve enjoys many awards including the Artistic Achievement Award from the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, the Millennium Telly Award, the Le Compte du Nouy prize at Juilliard (two-time recipient), a MacDowell Colony National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and two Yaddo fellowships: including the Skidmore Residency for Artists of Color. He was the founding president o