Vinyl LP pressing. 2017 release. The funky diva Martha High has been an integral part of James Brown's life and career for more than 30 years: she was his backing vocalist, hairdresser, payroll master and his always loyal and reliable confidant. The idea for this album was hatched back in 2014, whilst she was visiting the producer DJ Pari, head honcho of the Soulpower organization and tight collaborator of the soul legends Marva Whitney, The Impressions, Lyn Collins and many more. They reminisced about tours with her fellow James Brown show veterans and Martha decided that she wanted to record a tribute to JB's female vocalists. Following DJ Pari's advice, she flew to Tokyo to partner with one of the hottest name of the new funk renaissance: Osaka Monaurail. The Japanese premiere funk orchestra has hitting stages around the world for more than two decades, and it is considered to be one of the world's leading groups in the genre. Martha could not have chosen a better band for her last LP: the band replicated the sound and feel of James Brown's music with unmatched dedication, authenticity and respect; their shading is at times almost hair raising, putting the spotlight solely on Martha and her mission. This legendary collaboration has given new life to 13 soulful hits, interpreted as only a real Soul Sister can do.

Tracklist:

Think (About It)
This Is My Story
A Little Taste of Soul
Mama's Got a Bag of Her Own
I Cried
Don't Throw Your Love in the Garbage Can
Things Got to Get Better
Put It on the Line
Unwind Yourself
You Can Make It If You Try
Answer to Mother Popcorn
Mama Feelgood
Oh What a Feeling

UPC: 5050580676862
Label: Record Kicks
Release Date: 11.17.17
Format: Vinyl

Martha High - Tribute To My Soul Sisters (LP)