"Rick Flynn Presents: Confessions of a Sho Biz Kid" Proudly Welcomes Back:
MARTHA HIGH and her FUNKY DIVAS
Episode 283 of the Rick Flynn Presents Podcast Show
Are you ready for some super dynamite soul? The Goddess of Soul, Miss Martha High, brings her timeless elegance, grace and style to a selection of platinum hits, including those she recorded with James Brown, the Godfather of Soul for over 32 years. Feet start tapping, hands clapping, and before long, everyone is dancing in their seats. Martha High is an internationally acclaimed performer, songwriter, author, vocal instructor, radio talk show host, and artist. She has released 13 albums of which she wrote and co-produced much of the material. She was discovered by The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, at the age of 18 in the mid-1960s while singing with The Four Jewels at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York. They later become The Jewels after Mr. Brown invited them to join him on the road with the James Brown Revue. Martha Harvin was renamed Martha High by Mr. Brown and later crowned her The Goddess of Soul. She has the distinction of having worked with The Godfather longer than any other singer.
Darliene Parker has been the soulful voice behind Maceo Parker, former James Brown Show bandleader, since 2012, touring the world as a mainstay backing and featured vocalist. Her career highlights include performances with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, her own group, PARKER, songwriting and the release of her self-titled EP. Growing up in Ohio, Darliene was inspired by her singer mother and an encouraging father who nurtured her talent from an early age. “My father awakened the singer in me. As soon as I could talk, he taught me how to say ‘water’ real low. That’s how my lower register was first discovered,” she shared. Darliene’s talent earned her a musical scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music.
Kelly Jarrell, a star vocalist with The Bittersweets, James Brown’s legendary background group, hails from Augusta, Georgia, just like the Godfather of Soul himself. Kelly’s sweet and sultry voice enriched Mr. Brown’s iconic hits both onstage and in the studio, adding unforgettable harmonies to his most beloved songs. "It was 12 of the most exciting years of my life,” said Kelly about her time touring the globe with Mr. Dynamite. She added, “Working with Fred Wesley and his band, who often accompany the Funky Divas (Check Official Calendar for Confirmation) and paying homage to the real Funky Divas is another dream come true!”
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