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“The Daptone Super Soul Revue Live! At the Apollo” Now Available
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“The Daptone Super Soul Revue Live! At the Apollo” Now Available

Daptone Records has been leading the resurgence of classic soul since its inception in 2001. The label, co-created by bassist Gabriel Roth (AKA Bosco Mann), is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the release of a 2-disc live album.

Bosco Mann Produces James Hunter Six’s Latest
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Bosco Mann Produces James Hunter Six’s Latest

The James Hunter Six’s first album on Daptone Records, Hold On!, netted an impressive producer — Daptone Records’ co-owner Bosco Mann (Gabriel Roth), who is also the bass player and bandleader of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. “The great thing about working with Gabe Roth is that he can get our tunes on tape exactly the way I heard them...

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Play Some New Old Soul for the Holidays
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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Play Some New Old Soul for the Holidays

Retro-soul group Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings has put its own twist on the holidays with its new album, It’s a Holiday Soul Party. The group, led by bass player, primary songwriter, and producer Bosco Mann (real name Gabriel Roth) melds original and traditional holiday tunes. One of the originals has been floating around in the band’s repertoire for years...

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Release “Give the People What They Want”
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Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Release “Give the People What They Want”

The insane 1960s/70s-inspired soultastic grooves of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings have returned with the aptly titled album . It’s the first album release since 2011’s Soul Time! for the 11-piece band led by bassist Bosco Mann. It’s also the first since vocalist Jones’ cancer diagnosis. Jones is back with ongoing treatment, and the band is promoting the record, which...