The Experience with Leela James hosted by Dedry Jones was a Dynamic throwback to 70's old school soul train lines and all, Leela James speaks in a little high pitched voice But when she opens her mouth a powerful soulful voice emerges.

James' is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter her debut album, entitled A Change Is Gonna Come, was released on June 21, 2005. The album was conceived as a throwback to an earlier era of American soul music, building upon the legacy of 1960s and 1970s soul singers while incorporating elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and gospel. From the very first track on her 2005 debut album Leela James has captured the gritty, emotion-drenched essence of artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Marvin Gaye and has made it her mission to bring it all back - pushing the music forward with a fresh, contemporary perspective that remains faithful to the music's deep and powerful roots.

My Soul, her latest CD release marks Leela James' debut on Stax Records, a division of Concord Music Group. The move to Stax - the legendary home of some of the greatest soul and R&B artists of the past half-century - is a fitting destination for a vocalist who has committed herself to preserving the soul tradition.

The new album comes on the heels of high praise from soultracks.com, the online source for all things soul and R&B, who recently bestowed a 2009 Readers' Choice Awards to James in the category of Female Vocalist of the Year. Indeed, James has come to own the music that has inspired her since her teenage years. Her commanding live performances have become can't-miss thrillers, placing her among today's most electrifying international concert draws.

This album is my version of soul. It's my experience of soul. It's what soul means to me, and I want to share it with you."

~Leela James~

portions of this article taken from www.leelajames.com

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