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The Gap

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There is a gap, a slight pause before Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo answers the first of many interview questions, which apparently is a difficult one: what is his favorite Stevie Wonder album.

“Let me see…,” begins the 30-year old Soul Train Award-winning singer/songwriter, taking several seconds to find an answer. “You know, I can’t just

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Viewpoints: On Soulful Tracks: Teddy Pendergrass

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Much to the delight of the women in attendance (and to those watching at home) Pendergrass’ shirt hung open inviting their eyes to window shop, his spicy-taco-meat-like hairy chest made their eyes water.

On Soulful Tracks: Shalamar

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On Soulful Tracks is a series dedicated to the memories and pop culture landmarks Soul Train has represented in one writer’s life. We encourage you to share your own Soul Train memories.

I heard the Train coming, and I started to smile.

I was a young boy no bigger than little, a quarter the size