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The Reviews Are in: First-Ever Soul Train Cruise a Resounding Success!

donna — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:17:31 +0000

For Immediate Release March 11, 2013 THE REVIEWS ARE IN: FIRST-EVER SOUL TRAIN CRUISE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS SUPERSTARS AND FANS RAVE ABOUT CONCERTS BY THEIR FAVORITE ARTISTS, SOUL TRAIN THEMED ACTIVITIES, WORLD CLASS DINING Overwhelming Demand Prompts New Cruises To ...

Introducing: The D.C. Lottery Soul Train Scratcher

donna — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:00:13 +0000

On February 13, 2013, as most of us were preparing to wow and woo on Valentine’s Day, the city of Washington, D.C. was celebrating the launch of the inaugural D.C. Lottery Soul Train Scratcher, which debuted on February 6th. Nationally ...

Download the Soul Train Trivia App on iTunes

kiera — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:59:11 +0000

SoulTrain.com’s Top 10 Dance Tracks of 2012

donna — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:38:27 +0000

We’ll start with a simple question: What makes a good dance record? According to x101Jamz.com creator Elevated Scott, a good dance record “must make you want to dance. Without even understanding it, the song must control your body and just ...

2012 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Interviews

kiera — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:45:57 +0000

Elise Neal: Goapele: Kenny Lattimore: Angie Stone: Paxton Baker: Tom Joyner:

2012 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Photos

kiera — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:54:57 +0000

Recap: The 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Red Carpet

kiera — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:19:14 +0000

Pause. Flash. Pause. Flash. No, it wasn’t an R. Kelly video, but instead it was a mixture of the old school and the new. Both presented a united front for the taping of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, ...

2012 Soul Train Awards Nomination Press Conference Photos

kiera — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:42 +0000

Don Cornelius Inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame

kiera — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:55:51 +0000

The SoulTrain.com team was thrilled to learn over the weekend that Soul Train creator, visionary, and media pioneer Don Cornelius was inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Friday, August 17, 2012. At the induction ceremony held in ...

Soul Train Cruise Artist Spotlight – The Spinners

kiera — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:29:02 +0000

The Spinners have been bringing us hit songs ever since their 1961 debut on the charts with the single “That’s What Girls Are Made For.” The group scored their first number one song in 1972 with the release of “I’ll ...

Q&A: Al Jarreau – Musical Moments 101

kiera — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:38 +0000

It is 1:45AM in Eastern Europe, and 72 year-old multi-Grammy-winning singer Al Jarreau has gotten his second wind. The living legend, born Alwin Lopez Jarreau in Milwaukee, WI, followed up an exhilarating sold-out performance the night before with a 12-hour ...

Classic Soul Album Spotlight: Earth, Wind, and Fire’s That’s the Way of the World

kiera — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:15:57 +0000

Earth Wind & Fire is one of the top soul/funk groups of all time. Their career stretches for more than forty years, which is a milestone most artists would like to achieve. The group went through various personnel changes during ...

In Memoriam: Whitney Houston

eyemediadiva — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:19:45 +0000

Music lost one of its greatest voices – if not the greatest voice to ever grace the microphone. Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11 at the age of 48. ...

Recap: Grammy Weekend 2012

kiera — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:49:32 +0000

Grammy weekend 2012 was no stranger to incredible highs and unspeakable lows, with benchmark events hosted by the Recording Academy (the MusicCares concert featuring Sir Paul McCartney, among others) and parties and performances both directly and indirectly related to the ...

Being Bobby Brown

kiera — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:53:43 +0000

Bobby Brown celebrated his birthday on February 5, and as I watched a video I realized that I wanted to be Bobby Brown! I wanted to grow a Gumby, I wanted those genie pants, biking shorts, the headset he wore ...

The Soul Train Gang Remembers Don Cornelius

kiera — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35:25 +0000

The Soul Train dancers, known originally as the Soul Train Gang, are what helped to make the show popular worldwide. Viewers didn’t just watch the show to see the recording artists, but to see the dancers–to see what dance moves ...

Resting In Love, Peace and Soul

eyemediadiva — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:10 +0000

Statement from Soul Train Holdings, LLC CEO Kenard Gibbs: We are overwhelmed with the news regarding the passing of Don Cornelius. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with his family at this time. He was a true television visionary and his contributions ...

Remembering the Hardest Working Man in Show Business Five Years Later

kiera — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:51:28 +0000

Christmas Day 2006: The world lost one of the greatest musical pioneers of all time. News of the unexpected death of “Mr. Dynamite”, “Mr. Please, Please” himself, “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown sent shock waves throughout the world. Christmas music ...

Artist to Artist—Sandra St. Victor

kiera — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:26:43 +0000

We’ve heard it said time and time again that music is universal, the great unifying force. And it is true; live long enough and you’re bound to find that you share at least one favorite song or artist in common ...

2011 Soul Train Awards Recap

eyemediadiva — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:07 +0000

It was a night filled with love, peace, and soul. That can only mean one thing: The 2011 Soul Train Awards, still going strong after 40 years! For those who missed it or just want to recap the experience, look ...

2011 Soul Train Awards Winners

eyemediadiva — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:06:32 +0000

The 2011 Soul Train Awards was an extraordinary show that premiered on both Centric and BET on Sunday, November 27 at 9:00 PM EST. The legendary group The Original 7Ven, The Group Formerly Known As The Time, opened the show ...

2011 Soul Train Awards Power To End Stroke Suite Featuring Chrisette Michele

eyemediadiva — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:34:32 +0000

The 2011 Soul Train Awards roster was filled with top-notch talent. Artists who excel and blaze paths of innovation in song, dance, and reality show stardom attended the star-studded event in Atlanta, GA. During rehearsals, several performers took time from their hectic schedules ...

Soul Train Flashback: 80’s “It” Girl Irene Cara—What a Feeling

kiera — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:03:26 +0000

When I got the chance to interview 80s “It” girl Irene Cara, a flurry of memories welled up that threatened to overrun the interview during the course of my brief exchange with the former pop princess. Little girls like me, ...

The Soul Train Awards – Remembering Heavy D

kiera — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:40:18 +0000

REPOST: In loving memory of our brother we lost on November 8, 2011 at the age of 44. Love and peace to the family, friends and fans of Mr. Dwight Arrington Myers better known as Heavy D. Some things just stay ...

The Original 7VEN, The Group Formerly Known as The Time, Set to Open the 2011 ‘Soul Train Awards’

kiera — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:44:05 +0000

The third annual SOUL TRAIN AWARDS readies an extraordinary show for this year’s presentation, taping on Thursday, November 17 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by the original king of comedy, Cedric “The Entertainer”, the 2011 SOUL TRAIN ...

Q&A: Soul Train Dancer Louie Ski Carr – The Ride of a Lifetime

kiera — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:39:30 +0000

The set of action movie Faster was between takes. Veteran actor Louie Ski Carr arrived excited about what was to happen next. He wasn’t just pumped about filming a slick action sequence or an exchange of witty dialogue, he was ...

Live Video Chat Today – fDeluxe

eyemediadiva — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:43:40 +0000

Today, Soul Train will attend the live video chat with the four founding Family members (fDeluxe) and discuss the highly anticipated second album ‘Gaslight’ out September 29. Join us at 4PM PST right here to participate! Check our our Artist ...

Never Can Say Goodbye – Remembering Michael Jackson

eyemediadiva — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:33:02 +0000

The legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, would have been 53 years young today. Throughout his career he blessed us with creative hit after hit, continued to reinvent himself through music and pushed the boundaries of music video production. Buy ...

Nick Ashford-Legendary Songwriter Dies

eyemediadiva — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:21:53 +0000

Legendary songwriter Nick Ashford of the Motown duo, Ashford and Simpson died on Monday, August 22, 2011 after suffering from throat cancer (as reported by The Associated Press). < Buy Ashford & Simpson on iTunes Since the beginning of their ...

Q&A: Soul Train Dancer Deniese “Nieci” Payne – Never Stop Dancing

kiera — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:15:40 +0000

Fact: Legendary Soul Train dancer Deniese “Nieci” Payne is the “Brick House” The Commodores were singing about. “I’m the original,” she exclaims. “36-24-36 is Nieci Payne! I was 18; that was waaaaaaaay back then!” Though Payne humorously exaggerates how much ...

Prince Faces Consequences For Failure to Pay $3-million For Canceling Concert

Media — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:54:25 +0000

The outcome could be tragic for Prince for failing to pay $3 million for pulling out of a concert in Dublin, Ireland at the last minute. The icon canceled a sold-out performance at Croke Park only 13 days before it ...

Seasons Of Change

Media — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:38:42 +0000

The days of “that’s my jam” are approaching with each passing day of winter’s dwindling reign. So you know that mean it’s time to turn the beat up. When seasons change, there is no surprise artists take the time of ...

Souls of My Sisters on Soul Train: Alex Young

Media — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:06:18 +0000

Most of the major road blocks in our lives are not tests, but are [instead] self-inflicted. We go in circles avoiding our purpose, sabotaging ourselves and basically holding our life together with a flimsy piece of tape. We look at ...

Thursday Throwback: The Chi-Lites

montrose — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:48:55 +0000

From Chicago, Illinois, a city known at the time for its great blues scene, came a group that would be known for smooth vocals and mellow melodies…The Chi-Lites. Of course The Windy City wasn’t void of top-notch singing groups. The Chi-Lites followed in the footsteps of Chicago-based groups like The Dells and The Impressions.

Bobby Brown Talks Making Life Changes, Getting off Heroin and Cocaine

Media — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:41:49 +0000

R&B veteran Bobby Brown will release his fifth studio album this May. Lead by the first single, “Get Out The Way,” the new effort will be Brown’s official first release in over a decade. So what took the “My Prerogative” ...

Soul Sexy

bereolaesque — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0000

Those innocent eyes … She asks for a cab–not a taxi, a sauvignon. She holds her wine glass properly by the stem and traces of her Ruby Woo rich red lips stain the glass. One leg gracefully crosses the other ...

Lenny Kravitz – “Come On Get It” | New Music

Media — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:01:20 +0000

The never-aging, ever-sexy Lenny Kravitz invites us to “Come On Get It” on his brand new single. Lifted from his forthcoming album, Black and White America, set for a summer release, “Come On Get It” will serve as the first ...

Janet Jackson’s ‘True You’ Tops NY Times Best Seller List

Media — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:02:08 +0000

Ms. Jackson sits atop the charts once again. This time as an author. Her first book, “True You,” based on her personal experiences, growth, battles with self-worth and weight issues that she’s battled with publicly over the years rose to ...

Sound Check: Amanda Diva – Jill of All Trades

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:36:55 +0000

Actress, interviewer, lyricist, designer... is there nothing Amanda Diva doesn't do?
The one-woman-show takes a moment to explain the force behind her tireless hustle.

Top 10 Music Moments of 2010

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:29:55 +0000

From Rihanna's "Rude Boy" renaissance to Pink Friday to @KanyeWest--it's the year in review.
What were some of your most memorable moments from the past year?

Views: “No Hands” + No Headphones = No Peace

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:34:39 +0000

Some of us remember Radio Raheem from "Do The Right Thing" with his boombox bumping Public Enemy.
Today, young'uns blast Young Money from their smartphones. Same thing?

Remembering Teena Marie

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:29:09 +0000

A Soul Train Tribute to the late, great Teena Marie.
No one can replace our "Lovergirl."

Sound Check: Chris Demontague – Reggae Soul

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:01:28 +0000

The hot, new Reggae star is said to be one of the biggest talents since Maxi Priest.
Get to know the latest member of "Generation Next."