Written by George Kilpatrick
Timeless
vocals and a fresh take on soul/funk music have made for the very fruitful
career of Saun & Starr. This week’s get familiar Friday goes out to
two vocalists, each with decades of experience in the music industry.
Saun
& Starr had been performing vocalists for many years but struggled to find
consistent work. Their performance credits respectively included work with The
Victor Wooten Band, Mel’isa Morgan, and most notably Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings.
Through their work with Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, they began to get
opportunities to open for shows and eventually decided to formally become a group
of their own. The genesis of their growth with Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings helped them to refine their sound and prepare for their solo career.
Saun
& Starr’s sound can be described as old school funk & soul that leaves
with a smile on your face. Recently, the soulful duo released their debut album LookCloser on Daptone Records. One listen to
their music will have you dancing around your house reminiscing about the hey
day of funk music when artists like Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, and Aretha
Franklin were regularly serenading your ears on the radio waves. On their debut
record, tunes like “Hot Shot” and “Big Wheel” are both memorable and timeless.
Overall Saun & Starr are not new to the
industry but embarking on a journey of affirming their talent and sharing good
music with us. Saun
& Starr are actively performing throughout the country and around the
world. Their live shows are high energy and packed with feel good music.
We are
glad to feature Suan & Starr this week on #GetFamiliarFriday. We encourage you to give
their music a listen and get even more familiar with Saun & Starr: follow them on Twitter, like them on Facebook and be sure to check out their tour, in a city near you!
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