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Sly Dunbar, prolific reggae legend, dies aged 73 The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.

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YouTube video by Shalamar - Topic Disappearing Act (12" Version)

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YouTube video by Randy Crawford - Topic One Day I'll Fly Away

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"Everlasting Love" and "Bad Mama Jama" singer Carl Carlton dies at 72 (December 14, 2025) He was a talented singer who created two timeless songs of very different styles – the smash hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked).” Tonig...

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81 The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

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Grammy-winning R&B and soul star D'Angelo dies after 'prolonged battle with cancer' The 51-year-old died on Tuesday following a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer," his family said.

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Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82 Sly Stone, the funk pioneer famous for fronting Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, his family has confirmed.

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Breaking the Finite Lens: https://danielmrose.com/2025/04/03/breaking-the-finite-lens.html

I am often struck by how small I think about Jesus. What about you?
Several weeks ago, I wrote the line, “Jesus is from eternity.” My son mentioned it to me and shared that it was one of the best descripti...

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60 In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

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The Isley Brothers’ Chris Jasper dies, aged 73 The ‘For the Love of You’ and ‘Caravan of Love’ star was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

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Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88 Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016

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Kushty Living | Erin Louise | Substack Finding comfort in life with chronic illness, sharing personal stories, embracing the highs and lows and finding joy in books, games, music and more ₊˚☾⋆｡. Click to read Kushty Living, by Erin Louise,...

Sharing my substack as a way of communicating my complicated feelings and hoping to be seen by those feeling similar! I talk about life with disability, my mixed race identity and sexuality as well as my hobbies such as reading, gaming and music 💫 open.substack.com/pub/erinloui...

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R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae (February 21, 2025) It has been a difficult start to 2025, and it just got more challenging, as we sadly pass on the news of the death of soul and disco star Gwen McCrae. She was 81. Florida born sing...

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Hear Tina Turner's Rediscovered Song 'Hot for You, Baby' "Hot For You, Baby," a song recorded for Tina Turner's album 'Private Dancer,' has been released after 40 years.

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De La Soul share 'Bigger' – the first of two unheard tracks from 20th anniversary 'The Grind Date' reissue De La Soul have shared their new unheard song 'Bigger' from the 20th-anniversary reissue of their album 'The Grind Date'.

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YouTube video by Foreigner - Topic I Want to Know What Love Is (1999 Remaster)

not my usual jam unless its my husband singing to me LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jA-... #music

Ghanaian music legend Teddy Osei of Osibisa passes away at 88 Teddy Osei, a founding member and saxophone player for the iconic Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died at the age of 88.

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Sam Moore, who sang Soul Man in the duo Sam & Dave, dies Moore influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen.

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🥶 glad Im indoors #snow

Steel pan workshops in Acton. Open to everyone aged 5 and above.
📅 Fridays in Jan + Feb, 6pm - 7.30pm
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Brenton Wood dead at 83:  Soul-singer and Oogum Boogum hitmaker The hitmaker passed away surrounded by his friends and family on Friday at his home in Moreno Valley, California .

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YouTube video by Aretha Franklin - Topic You're All I Need to Get By

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YouTube video by Oleta Adams - Topic Never Knew Love

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YouTube video by Mary Wells - Topic You Beat Me To The Punch

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Working on building out this community of scholars, activists and community builders in Black, queer spaces across the African and Caribbean diaspora. Link below to find out more and sign up to the mailing list. We'll be hosting sessions in the new year to learn from, heal and grow together ❤️

if its like Mastodon yes, bonus if u can share with alt text so it can be read aloud by screen readers

Pray as you go - Tuesday 24 December 2024 'The way of peace'

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Alfa Anderson, Chic Vocalist and Disco Icon, dies at age 77 Alfa Anderson, the powerhouse voice behind Chic’s unforgettable hits like "Le Freak" and "Good Times," has passed away at age 77. As a key member of the legendary disco group and a respected solo arti...

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its sad some ppl dont know basic human decency, no empathy nothing