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I’m embarking on a journey. Today. I’m seeking answers to the riddle of love, it’s place in life, where it’s been, and where it’s going from the people who probably know it best. The soul scholars that write, play, sing, and live love daily. It is my goal to have the largest and most complete record of musicians thoughts on love online and otherwise, and in doing so hope to find love myself.

My original plan was lofty, ambitious, and wonderfully lacking in the realities of financing, logistics, and the like. To visit 26 cities in America, interviewing at least four musicians in each city, producing a series of 22 minute episodic television shows in high definition video. That is still where I hope to end up, immersed to the point where I am eating, sleeping, drinking, and expending every breath on it. A mighty pilgrimage of sorts, not to a shrine, or holy temple, but many wise spiritual sages on a journey of 8,000 miles.

“A journey of a thousand miles starts under one’s feet,” says Lao Tzu, so my journey begins right where I stand, or in this case, where I am sitting, in front of a computer in a 150 square foot apartment in the very center of Los Angeles. An old friend from high school, whom I more or less reunited with after many years of being out of contact, told me I had everything I needed to start. A series of cameras, lighting equipment, a microphone, computer with editing software, and an incredible distribution platform that has the added benefit of instant feedback: the internet. So here I go.

John Giovanni, a great jazz singer with the style and class of Frank Sinatra, along with the honest and brutally frank way of a kid from the Bronx had the most honest and heartfelt advice of anyone I’ve met so far. He told me not to be ashamed of the simple nature of my project, or it’s seeming lack of monetary potential, instead urging me to communicate to everyone I meet my love and enthusiasm for what I’m doing. I can’t wait to share more of his wisdom with the world.

I love you all.

-Eddie-

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We’re back baby! An hour and half of new music and featuring Lorenzo Owens in a great interview. You are gonna love it or your money back! I guarantee it. All the cool cats dig it. Word. This show is for my biggest fan: Joey Uken. sponsored by SixtySecondShorts.com

Playlist:
Artist Name - Song Title - (Album Name)

• Kelly Mueller - Real Love - (Easier to Dream)
• Lorenzo Owens - Wanna See You Smile - (After the Show)
• Lorenzo Owens - Inseparable - (After the Show)
• Lorenzo Owens - Standing Tall - (After the Show)
• Sly Joe - Mellow Mood - (Your Lively Love)
• The Brand New Heavies - All Fired Up - (Get Used to it)
• Kay B - Call Cupid - (Call Cupid)
• Natalie Brown - I Wonder - (Natalie Brown)
• Anduze - Just Feel Good - (Roadless Traveller)
• Geoffrey C. Smith - Quit My Day Job - (Geoff Smith and the Tonewheels)
• N’awlins Gumbo Kings - UFO Saloon - (UFO Saloon)
• Eli “Papeboy” Reed & The True Loves - Take My Love With You - (Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves)
• Len Wade - Everybody’s Clown - (Soul Resurrection - The Playground Series)
• Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait for You? - (Naturally)
  
• Melissa Forbes - Thinking You Over - (No More Mondays)
• The Brown Study - Nobody’s Waiting - (Selects)
• The Brand New Heavies - Don’t Know Why (I Love You) - (Get used to it)
• Ebony Jackson - Gentle Whisper - (F is for Free)
• Kay B - Groove Thang - (Call Cupid)
• Maysa - I Can’t Help It - (Feel the Fire)
• Irene B - Mi Realidad - (Untitled)
• Art Hodge - Ship to Shore - (Strewn Across the Desert)
• Malaya - Let’s Make it Last / Remix - (TBA)

Back in 2002, Atar appeared on the MTV Fanatic episode featuring Jamiroquai. Five years later – with the help of a 15-piece band – he has developed his own fan base as the leader of Atar and the Funkadrome. Their self-titled debut album takes you on a funky, rhythmic journey through an elaborative musical universe. The infectious percussion, bass lines and horns are reminiscent of Earth, Wind and Fire and Incognito with a twist of cosmic flavor.
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Ian Martin’s life has taken many musical directions; so, it’s almost symbolic that his latest album is entitled, The Way. His proverbial way is paved with a strong church upbringing in Toronto and a film scoring degree from Berklee College of Music. Ian Martin is an accomplished bass guitarist/composer/songwriter/producer who has commissioned a dynamic group of musicians and vocalists to join him on this amazing project.

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Hey there fellow travellers ,

Got a new Journey into Soul coming for ya’ tonight. Even podcast captains sleep. And a special treat, the first Soundtrack of the Soul from yours truly.

-Ed, Eddie, or Edward if you prefer-

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Came across this great video on YouTube of Rob Blackledge, one of the great musicians we showcased in our inaugural podcast. He talks about his love for soul music. Enjoy.

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Jonas talks about working with Eric Benet’s producers, how he met his wife (hint: Fox owns the website) , his role model Bob Marley, changing the world, and how race relations have gotta change. All uncut, and unedited!

Buy Jonas album: cdbaby.com/jonassoul

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This podcast features soul artist Jonas, an hour of unsigned or indie label music, and oh baby does it feel good!

PLAYLIST:

(in format Artist [links to artist website] - Song Title (Album) [links to where you can buy their album])

• Atar and the Funkadrome - You Set my Soul on Fire (Funkadrome)
• Jonas - Ebony and Ivory - (Sweet Dreams Guaranteed)
• Jonas - feature interview part 1
• Maeson - Bennita - (Love, Time & Energy)
• Jazmin Sky - Forbidden Fruit - (Jazmin Sky)
• Marwood - Monday Over Friday - (Marwood E.P.)
• Matt Cusson - Comfortable John Mayer Cover - (no album yet)
• Jonas - feature interview part 2
• Jonas - Melting into you - Sweet Dreams Guaranteed
  
• Rhythm & Bruce - Night in Tunisia - ?
  
• Ron Fattorusso - ? - ?
  
• Martha Redbone - Boyfriend - Skin Talk
• Jackie Rae - Easy Come - ?
• Attatude - Dreamin ‘ - ?
• Deltawave - ? - ?