Albarn Blurs Genres For New World Beats Jul 8, 2008
The nine-piece Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Candi Staton, Simone White, Tony Allen and Victoria Williams are also on the bill. Albarn often travels with some type of recording equipment, but he never uses a computer, e-mail or any of "those strange modern socializing networks.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Down on the farm Jun 30, 2008
"Still, among our musicians there are a fair few who were themselves raised on farms.Santogold says her mother was brought up on a farm in Mississippi and taught her to ride horses on holiday in Jamaica. And Candi Staton was raised on a farm in Hanceville, Alabama. "My job was to feed the chickens," she says. "They were my alarm clock, waking me up every morning. And we had a hog farm, we raised cows, we grew peas, okra, corn, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, zucchini, onions, squash. (Guardian Unlimited)
Glastonbury: The best party on the planet Jun 26, 2008
Elsewhere, thesmaller stages offer the most interesting prospects, with sets from Jimmy Cliff, The Ting Tings, Candi Staton, John Cale, Pete Doherty, Santogold, Alabama 3, Sinead O'Connor and Seasick Steve, the latter's headlining stint a taster to his Pyramid Stage appearance the following day. Besides the acts already mentioned, Saturday's bill includes sets by Duffy, Elbow, Hot Chip, British Sea Power and Gruff Rhys's latest project Neon Neon, along with the mouth-watering prospect of Gallic... (Independent)
Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou May 9, 2008
The evening included performances by gospel singer Candi Staton, and country/gospel star Daron Norwood. It was hosted by filmmaker Tyler Perry and actress Lynn Whitfield. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Usher, Perry will help mark Angelou's 80th Mar 29, 2008
Other confirmed celebs include Rush Hour star Chris Tucker, Tony-winning choreographer George Faison, pop star Usher, Soul Food actress Nicole Ari Parker, Rgospel singer Candi Staton, writer Pearl Cleage and MLK s daughter Bernice King. Speaking about Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta s former mayor is quick to point out that his old friend was a product of this city s Butler Street YMCA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wet WomadPeter Gabriel defies the weather at his global music party Jul 31, 2007
The contrast with Candi Staton could not have been greater. She had the tent singing and dancing as she switched from soul to gospel to disco, taking in her own Young Hearts Run Free and Elvis's In the Ghetto. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Back in the groove May 18, 2007
There are also a couple of songs which feature legendary soul singer Candi Staton. Shes an interesting woman, and straddles my and Andys interest (in music). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A country music heavyweight Apr 6, 2007
Rosenthal enlisted Mark Nevers, who has engineered many country records and produced work by artists such as Calexico, Lambchop and Candi Staton. "I wanted someone who understood Charlie's connection to a new generation of artists, and who could put together interesting collaborations," Rosenthal says. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Is it a man's, man's, man's world? Mar 14, 2007
Rather than telling her to buck up, though (as Candi Staton did so brilliantly with Young Hearts Run Free), Charlene mopes that, though she has personally "been undressed by kings", and, indeed, "sipped champagne on a yacht", these cavortings have all been for nought. Yes, even the evening she "danced like Harlow in Monte Carlo". (Guardian Unlimited)
New B-52s album taxis toward fall Feb 10, 2007
The entry titled "New B-52's album taxis toward fall ," and any of the comments about it. Latest AP entertainment headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Womad confirms Staton show Feb 8, 2007
Soul singer Candi Staton is among the diverse artists confirmed to play at this summer's Womad festival. The 66-year-old singer started her career in gospel but is now best knows for disco hit Young Hearts Run Free. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Everything Soul Is New Again Feb 5, 2007
Solomon Burke, Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, Candi Staton, Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore and Howard Tate have all released acclaimed albums of new material after laboring more or less in obscurity for decades. This renaissance has yet to translate into big sales or airplay for any of them, but both Burke and Thomas are among the nominees at the 49th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 11. (The Ledger)
