BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of the 50th anniversary of the include deluxe reissues, special events and the reactivation of the enormous. Releasing hit after hit from Otis Redding, Booker T.
the MGs, the Bar-Kays, Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, the Staple Singers, Eddie Floyd, Johnnie Taylor, William Bell and Rufus and Carla Thomas, among many, many others, the Memphis soul label established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand. With a grittier sound than Motown s and arguably the greatest house band of all time (Booker T. the MGs), Stax pushed soul music to new heights.
But the strength and commitment of the artists was also socially significant, as was the undeniable musicians playing together in the segregated South. Stax grew up during years of enormous socio-political turmoil. The label s dedication to civil rights, both politically and culturally.
Songs like Hold will its past glories be suitably honored during 2007, but its future will be assured as well. The first new signings to Stax include soul Stone. Isaac Hayes remains an integral force in Stax and beyond, and Music, I was a part of that, said Hayes.
I am coming back to Stax because there is still so much to do. It s that brought the world Otis, Booker T, the Staples and so many other be label mates with Isaac Hayes. The staff at Stax share my belief that soul has to stay in touch with its origins.
We re going to make beautiful music together. future of the soul tradition, noted Concord executive VP of A R John Burk. As the co-writer, producer and arranger of Stax hits like Soul well as the genius behind Shaft, and other hugely influential records, Isaac has established himself as a visionary of modern music.
And Angie Stone, with her extraordinary voice, artistic intelligence and soulful sensibilities, is ideally suited to carry on the tradition. We re artists in soul and R B. Maurice White.
The disc will boast performances by such EWF acolytes as came to me with the Interpretations concept," says Memphis native White, who helped match the artists with his songs for the project. Right away I felt very positive about it. I could tell it was a labor of love.
" Concord, which acquired the legendary Memphis label as part of its purchase of Fantasy Records in 2004, will also honor Stax s 50th year by releasing definitive collections, rare performances, unreleased tracks and more from the Memphis R B imprint in deluxe new packages. The first of these will be Stax 50: A a two-CD, 50-track anthology brimming with hits from Sam Dave ( Soul on) The Dock of the Bay, Respect ), Booker T. the MGs ( Green Onions ), and many more.
Featuring a unique lenticular cover and extensive notes book Soulsville U.S.A.
: The Story of Stax, this extraordinary Plans for digital releases, remixes and other projects are also in the slated to include more than 20 CDs and DVDs. This is about honoring an extraordinary legacy, famous Stax recordings, but also to shining a spotlight on many lesser-known and undiscovered gems. In tandem with Soulsville USA, the City of Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Stax Museum of American Soul, Concord will also participate in numerous live, broadcast and other events as part of an Group has been extremely gratifying, said Deanie Parker, President/CEO of Soulsville USA and former Director of Publicity, Artists and Community Relations at Stax.
The people at Concord get it. I appreciate the respect that they have for Stax s music and the legacy, their ability to embrace the spirit and philosophy of Stax, and their marketing savvy.
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