The Heart and Soul of James Hunter
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James Hunter, a British soul and R&B singer, is out today with a new album, entitled, “Whatever it Takes,” and he's setting out on a U.S. tour with the James Hunter Six later this month.
Hunter spent his early career touring and singing backup for Van Morrison and eventually launched his first solo release in 2006 with, "People Gonna Talk," which was nominated for a Grammy. He has since been called the U.K.'s greatest soul singer.
He is the first Brit to sign to New York City label Daptone Records, and this album, his second for the label, consists of a collection of 10 originals that hearken back to the era of Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson, two singers he listened to as a child growing up in the U.K.
This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich
