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Leela James: My Soul

Read "My Soul" reviewed by Ernest Barteldes


As she begins a relationship with a new label, Leela James presents a selection of all-original songs, contrasting Let's Do It Again (Shanachie, 2009), where the classic soul singer paid tribute to iconic soul singers and songwriters who informed her career. The collection is refreshing, starting with the powerhouse" I Ain't New To This," which contains a sample of Millie Jackson's “Solitary Love Affair" during its intro. James keeps things going with “I Want It All," its thumping bass line ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

My Soul

Stax Records
2010

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