Aug 7th, 2008 · In his new album, The Hard Way, Hunter delves even deeper into soul, fusing his smoky voice with the sounds of surf music. With nods to American soul legends such as Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, Hunter maintains a sense of nostalgia, while infusing his sound with modern style and distinctive technique. Hear him when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.
Aug 3rd, 2008 · On his new album, The Hard Way, the British singer and guitarist delves deep into old-fashioned soul and R&B, channeling the influence and spirit of Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson.
Dec 16th, 2007 · Though only a modest hit by his standards, Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" became an anthem of the 1960s civil rights movement, and would come to be heralded as his magnum opus.
Feb 7th, 2007 · A native of Decatur, Ga., Ryan Shaw has been singing and performing since he was 3. Drawing inspiration from Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Shaw has developed a timeless, appealing sound. His national debut album comes out in April.
Jan 5th, 2007 · Drawing inspiration from the likes of Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Shaw has developed a timeless, appealing sound. He introduces himself at a live midday concert in Philadelphia on Jan. 5.
Feb 1st, 2006 · The story of how Sam Cooke became a musical success story is the subject of a new book by music historian Peter Guralnick, Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke. In his account, Guralnick details how Cooke struggled against a music industry that often devalued black artists.
Jan 19th, 2006 · Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of Sam Cooke, one of the most famous gospel and pop singers in American music history. Along with Ray Charles, Cooke was one of the earliest artists to cross over from gospel to pop music. By the end of his career, he heralded the advent of soul.
Jan 10th, 2006 · The Itsy Bitsy Spider better watch out: The young people of Syracuse, N.Y. are singing some new tunes. An engaging music teacher is expanding the schoolroom repertoire -- to include classic tunes by Sam Cooke and other, non-Disney characters. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers introduces us to Mr. Songflower Man.