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Mar’s Acoustic Flip Of “Selfish” (Originally By Slum Village x John Legend)

August 19, 2010 by M. Gosho Oakes  
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I’ve just stumbled across Amsterdam based singer Mar‘s lovely acoustic version of “Selfish,” which originally appeared on Slum Village‘s Detroit Deli album featuring John Legend with Kanye West on the production boards [sampling part of "Call Me" by Aretha Franklin]. While we’re at it, why not revisit John Legend‘s version….

Acoustic Soul: Terri Walker – “Understanding” | SB.TV A64

June 20, 2010 by M. Gosho Oakes  
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Terri Walker jumped in the studio with SB.TV yesterday to film a vibesome [yes, I make up words] acoustic rendition of her new single “Understanding” – originally produced by Ski Beatz – from her forthcoming, so far untitled, album due for release on Rocafella/Bluroc Records. That guitar adds a refreshing twist… I think this song [...]

ROX Performs Acoustic Version Of “I Don’t Believe” For SB:TV (Video)

May 27, 2010 by Verse  
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ROX performs an acoustic version of her current single “I Don’t Believe” from her upcoming debut album Memoirs for SB:TV.

8 March: Raul Midon @ Cadogan Hall, London

February 11, 2010 by Tola Ositelu  
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The virtuoso folk/jazz guitarist with the dulcit voice, Raul Midon returns to the UK this spring to play a date in support of his brand new album ‘Synthesis ‘ out this spring. Every music lover needs to try and catch Raul play live at least once. His breathtaking acoustic sets exemplify an artist who does [...]

Keri Hilson Performs Acoustic Version Of “Knock You Down” (Video)

January 22, 2010 by Verse  
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Keri Hilson performs an acoustic version of her Grammy nominated single “Knock You Down” exclusively for Billboard. After the jump watch SoulCulture TV x Keri Hilson – “Handle Your Business”

24 NOV: RUBY SINGS! @ Ronnie’s Bar, Ronnie Scott’s London

November 19, 2009 by M. Gosho Oakes  
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Mixing “the best contemporary artists in the UK” with “the best cocktails in London”, monthly showcase event Ruby Sings! serves up a blend of acoustic, blues, soulful and jazz vibes at Ronnie’s Bar, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London) on the last Tuesday of every month. This month’s show falls on November 24th 2009 and will [...]

VIDEO: Corinne Bailey Rae – “I’d Do It All Again” (LIVE on Later…with Jools Holland)

November 18, 2009 by Tola Ositelu  
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Corinne Bailey Rae goes all Roberta Flack with a touch of Sade (think ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ and ‘Love Is Stronger than Pride’) on this sublime live acoustic performance of ‘I’d Do It All Again’. The stripped-down arrangement gives it a pastoral feel, I think. Corinne said in a recent article [...]

VIDEO: The Noisettes – ‘Wild Young Hearts’ (Acoustic)

October 21, 2009 by SoulUK  
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Here are the Noisettes performing their song ‘Wild Young Hearts’ as part of an exclusive acoustic performance for Nylon Magazine. The band are currently on tour in the UK, you can check out dates on their myspace page. I’ll be at their Birmingham show this Friday. SoulUK