For many years, soul singer Sharon Jones played wedding gigs while working as a corrections officer. Then, at age 40, came a record deal and a partnership with the Dap-Kings, a band whose resume includes work with such artists as Amy Winehouse and Al Green. On the day that Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings release their fourth album, “I Learned the Hard Way,” they join us for a live performance.
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Comments [8]
This is excellent.
Finally real music is back!
Love this group-never heard before but will check out more of it-She's gotta Nina Simone thing going on-thanks for having her on!
Me and Mrs. Jones, we got a thing going on...she is AMAZING.
LOVE Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings! This is relevant and authentic music. Not retro, nostalgic, or revivalism! This is the real deal! I love it love it love it!!
WHOA, sing it girl! This is JUST what I needed to hear right now! Thank you Soundcheck, what a great new discovery. I hope I get to see them local and live sometime soon. Wishing much love and success to Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings!
No revivalism here. This is living, vibrant soul, which never goes out of style!
Both are great artists!!
Big up to Anita, she's come a long way and her latest release is her best work to date.
Greetings from northern Chile.
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