TAG: Chuck Berry

Feb01

15 Unforgettable Soul Train Moments :: RIP Don Cornelius (Video)

Truly tragic news today with word that Soul Train host and creator has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. And while the world mourns this titan of funk, soul, R&B, disco and hip-hop, we decided the only true way to honor Cornelius is to go back and watch the show he created. Having aired from 1971-2006, with over 1,100 episodes, it’s impossible to find all the incredible gems Soul Train had to offer. But here’s URB’s selection of 15 live performances that are impossible to forget.

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Jan26

Salvador Santana Keys Up to Premiere Solo Album (Video)

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree 

Salvador Santana knows a thing or two about music. Not just its past, present or even the direction in which it is going; rather, the keyboardist, vocalist, composer and songwriter knows, as an artist, how to steer clear of being boxed into any one genre and utilize his passion for music to its fullest potential. It was his father, Carlos Santana, who taught him at an early age to maximize his love of beautiful sounds. Sal’s musical background has led him to take a full-throttle approach toward what he feels will be pleasing to the ear; and his jazz, pop, Latin and hip-hop influences are apparent on his new album, Keyboard City.

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