Soul singer Betty Wright died today at the age of 66 after being ill with cancer. Chaka Khan had asked for people to pray for Wright on a Twitter post regarding her health on May 2nd. Wright was a Miami native who had her first hit song at age 18Continue Reading
[youtube]jiodh6XzMdU[/youtube] Betty Wright started singing professionally at the age of three with her family’s gospel group, the Echoes Of Joy. The Miami native had her first recording contract at the age of twelve and the singles “Thank You Baby” and “Paralyzed” gave her local fame. Wright’s premiere solo album, MyContinue Reading
[youtube]IOlpHigO7g0[/youtube] Betty Wright performs “Keep Love New” at her concert in London at The Jazz Cafe this month. Related posts: Anthony David Featuring India Arie – Words Jose James-Code W.omen Commercial-Dwele Lalah Hathaway-Where It All Begins EPKContinue Reading
Betty Wright & The Roots: Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil’ Wayne by S-CurveRecords Betty Wright: The Movie comes out November 15th. Wright works with Wayne for a second time on this soulful rock track about sour grapes/love. Related posts: Kickmag’s 2011 Racist Incidents In Music Media Questions Of TheContinue Reading