James Brown Afrika Bambaataa, Chuck D of Public Enemy, The Soul Generals, Buckethead, Freekbass, Triage and many of Brown's surviving family members. Comedian Michael Coyer was the MC for the event. During the show, the mayor of Cincinnati proclaimed December 22 as James Brown Day. Games Television Music Footnotes Other references James Brown James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. A progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul". In a career that lasted
Return to Soul Vol 1 Return to Soul Vol 1 Return to Soul Vol 1 (also stylized as Return to Soul Volume One) is the second album by American R&B singer Davina released on June 29, 2007 via her own label, Soul Line Associates. After a ten-year hiatus from music, Davina returned to the scene as a vocalist in 2007 with the independent release of "Return to Soul Vol 1"; utilizing her skills as a: singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer. With this album Davina has crafted an eclectic piece of work that spans hip-hop flavored neo-soul, dreamy electronica, and drum and bass. Norman Meyers of