We know it, soul us comes from black slave communities. We can say that it was born from the suffering of these men and women. It is the reflection of the soul and it is not for nothing that it has become universal and that it continues to upset us today.
It differs with rhythm’n’blues thanks to its more popular form which has appeared only after the Second World War. And which developed in cities that we will forever associate with this movement. I am of course talking about Memphis, Detroit or even New Orleans. Patrice Blanc Francard looks back on this long story, not forgetting to recount the destinies of those who led her to these hours of glory. He tells us about the labels and the path of certain producers who sometimes started with nothing before becoming legendary.
And then, there is also a light on the stars who performed timeless songs. We will evoke for that James Brown, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, in short I stop the list is too long. And above all, I leave it to Patrice Blanc-Francard to tell you this story himself in music.
We feel in his work all the passion he wants to pass on to us to us readers for this music. He also wants to let us know his roots, make us understand why he is so wonderful, so special, why he touches our hearts. My advice: treat yourself by putting your most beautiful Soul record on the platinum before you start reading.