I was completely in the dark about Amp Fiddler. Two years ago, I read about his latest album, the excellent Afro Strut, on a blog whose name I don’t remember. But I immediately dug the inviting album ...

For years, Joseph "Amp" Fiddler was the "all-things-funky" studio musician. Prince, P-Funk, the Brand New Heavies and many others called on the Detroit native's services. His 2004 release, "Waltz of a ...

On a chilly night, around 5,000 clubbers are seeking sanctuary in Pontins, normally the spot for cheap and cheesy thrills but now transformed into a musical mecca for soul boys and girls across the ...

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For over a decade, Brit-rock has proclaimed its green credentials by recycling at least 50% of its material and repackaging it as if it were completely original. By contrast, contemporary ...

JOSEPH éAmpé Fiddlerés unique voice sounds a bit like a cross between Mavin Gaye and Sly Stone. Really, it's irrelevant because Amp Fiddler is enough of an artist in his own right. I've not heard ...