Black Mixtape Guests of Honour
As someone ever asked you what is your absolute number 1 music artist?
Noway… I never could give such an answer as it’s impossible for me to state between Ray, Quincy, Norman and Gil.
Absolute geniuses in so many different ways, each one hold a very special place in my heart. Let’s dig into their worlds!
Ray Charles
- Brother Ray, the Genius -
Over the years I discovered and deepened thousands of artists, some of them made me take a trip, some other cry, laugh, dance, think… The one who has always given to me the deepest feelings and emotions is my very dear Ray Charles. From the Down Beat recordings as the Maxin Trio… (read more)
Quincy Jones
- Unstoppable "Q" -
I discovered Quincy Jones quite late. I’ve always heard a lot about him obviously but it put me some time to realize the mind boggling scope of his work. As a musician fist, then as a composer, arranger and obviously as a producer, “Q” had an impact on the music history… (read more)
Norman Whitfield
- From Soul to Funk -
As I already wrote in the Black Mixtape story, the first golden door I opened up in the music world has led me to Norman Whitfield. First of all with my beloved Undisputed Truth and the Joe Harris / Brenda Evans / Billie Calvin starting lineup, but also with The Temptations, … (read more)
Gil Scott-Heron
- Blues, Jazz & Soul Poetry -
