Disco Soul Gold: Light Of The World Jazz Funk Power

Disco Soul Gold: Light Of The World Jazz Funk Power:  Light Of The World are back at the top of the Soul chart 20 years since the band's last release.  With a string of classic Brit Funk, D...

Light Of The World Jazz Funk Power

 Light Of The World are back at the top of the Soul chart 20 years since the band's last release. 

With a string of classic Brit Funk, Dance Anthems notched up in the late 70’s and early 80’s there is no doubt that Light of the World laid the foundation for the British Dance/Street Soul movement who can ever forget with such classics as Time, London Town, & #1 Girl etc.

The bands stunning musical prowess carved a formidable reputation both on vinyl and with their live stage work, before the band (initially an 8 piece aggregation) split into 4 units, Beggar & Co, Incognito, Brit Funk Association and Light of the World.

However the good news is LOTW are back led by a creative nucleus of Gee Bello (Vocals/Percussion), Nat Augustin (Vocals/Guitar) and Mel Gaynor (Drums) accompanied by other great British and American musicians. The new album Jazz Funk Power showcases a unique hybrid which meshes their considerable musical and authentic abilities.

Gee explained the Jazz Funk Power album came about after realising that many of our favourite bands like Earth Wind and Fire, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Tower of Power, Brand New Heavies, and Chic were still enjoying success many decades later. With LOTW songs still being played across national and worldwide radio not forgetting digital streaming platforms too, we realised our music also has a timeless quality, therefore Jazz Funk really does have Power and Energy … so it felt right to name the album ''Jazz Funk Power”.

The album has shot to the top of the UK Soul charts #1 with so far 'Temperatures Rising' (Booker T Mixes), Summer Girl & Sunshine Island being released as singles, but, this is like going back in the day to an album like 'Thriller', 'Songs In The Key Of Life', Shalamar 'Friends' when every track on the album could be a single. Legendary DJ Robbie Vincent picked 'Mi Gusta La Summer' on his return to Jazz FM, Starpoint Radio's Steve Aggasild for UK Rotation thumbed up Heart To Heart. Mi Soul started the buzz with Power Plays / One To Watch, playlisted and album of the week on Jazz FM, Play listed on Delite Radio, plus heavy rotation on Solar Radio and Starpoint to name a few.

“Great soulful tunes with a nostalgic feel but remaining contemporary, reaching into the past to bring us what the present needs” (John Osborne, Jazz FM) 

The album is now released on Vinyl, CD, plus on all download and streaming sites, with a limited edition 7 inch single release of Summer Girl/Heart To Heart due soon.   

DSG Radio promotions are proud to promote this wonderful album.

Gary Van den Bussche 

  

Corona Virus Pasta Help...

I do a daily Soul show on Starpoint radio, in our Radio Station chat room one of the presenters said he'd been to the supermarket got pasta, but all the sauces had gone, what was he going to do?

I thought after owning 6 award-winning restaurants the thought of pasta sauces comes easily to me, so I would list some ideas to help you and your shopping in these hard times.

Now closed, but featured on TV as part of Taste Of The South.  

Pasta

So, boil the pasta and when your sauce is ready, throw some boiling water over it and add your combination to the pasta that you have already cooked, or just cook pasta and directly add your sauce, ingredients to it.

Sauce ideas

Butter, Olive Oil to saute from the start or a white sauce (butter, flour heated into a ball) then add milk until thick, for a cheese sauce add the cheese of your choice.

Basic start

Garlic (Can be boiled with the pasta to softener), crushed or chopped finally, spring onions, shallots, red onions, Bay Leaves, Thyme, Rosemary, onions, Olives, Saffron, Herbs, fresh Basil, oregano, dill, sage, parsley, nuts, seeds, etc

Vegetable ideas

Courgettes, aubergine, Fennel, asparagus, artichokes (Deli counter ones, fresh or tinned), tinned tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, leeks, broccoli, Hearts de Palm (tinned), Peas, spinach, sweetcorn, peppers (you can roast the skins then cover with cling film on a plate and peal it off), Chill's, or others of your choice.

Fish or meat

Minced beef, lamb or pork, chicken, bacon, prawns, squid, anchovy's, seafood, mussels, clams, smoked haddock, salmon, tinned tuna, sausages, Salami, Ham or your favorite meat or fish.

Thickening

Tomato puree, ketchup (to sweeten a tomato sauce), reduced stock,double cream, creme fresh, butter, Cornflour, Eggs.

Sauteed artichokes in lemon, garlic & olive oil

How to Start

Saute onions, meat, etc and then reduce down with cooking white wine, red, balsamic vinegar, various stocks.

Cheese: Parmesan, Stilton, cheddar, mascapone, Romano, Gruyère, emmental , Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Sardo, Ricotta Salata, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pepato, and Provolone.

Basic tomato sauce, onions, garlic, olive oil or butter, oregano, Bay Leave, Basil, tomatoes (tinned or fresh), Worcester sauce, drop of Tabasco, tomato puree to thicken.

Meat sauce, add your choice of mince, saute until golden in olive oil, add Basic Tomato sauce starting with the onions, ketchup (to sweeten at the end), you could also add mushrooms, olives.

Creamy Pasta : Cook the pasta (reserve in a pan), saute ham, salami, bacon (chopped) until golden, add pasta back with beaten eggs and grated cheese, you could also add nutmeg, basil to taste or even a touch of cream and butter.

Rustic Pasta - Saute the vegetables you like, herbs of your choice in olive oil or butter then just add them to your pasta, and sprinkle with cheese if you desire.

Leftover pasta omelette

Always Wash Your Hands after touching food, more now than ever before, avoid putting the same tasting spoon back. With the new guidelines of shopping once a week, lets hope the supermarket best before days improve.

Stay at home, listen to my Soul radio show, but stay safe and healthy, thank you for reading.