A free Holiday Mix-Tape from Music Editor Jim Reed…

  Happy James Brown Day, everyone!

In honor of the first anniversary of the passing of The Godfather of Soul, I have constructed a “virtual mix-tape” that’s available for anyone to stream for free online.

It contains a ton of both well-known and rather obscure tunes by Mr. Dynamite himself, as well as dozens of others by artists he directly influenced, plus some oddballs I threw in there just because.

You can listen to it by clicking right here.

The songs rotate in a completely random order, so each time you fire up the mix, you’ll likely hear something different.

Best of all, this is a totally legal and licensed way to share interesting music with other folks. If you hear a song you like or an artist that you were previoulsy unfamilar with, but which piques your curiosity, I encourage you to support them by buying some of their music from the reputable dealer of your choosing, instead of just scamming a free download somewhere. The artists (or their estates) will thank you for playing fair - take my word for it.

Anyway, 2008 is upon us. I hope this lengthy compilation of great rock, pop, soul, funk and R & B helps you ring in the new year with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

Thanks for continuing to look to Connect Savannah for your local arts, entertainment and news coverage. All of us here appreciate your support.

Now, crank up your headphones or computer speakers, and get on the good foot - James Brown style!

- Jim Reed
Connect Savannah Music Editor / Reluctant Debutante / Elizabethan Unicorn

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