R&B / Soul

In this session, we're diving deep into the soul of R&B and Soul music, bringing you another delightful collection from the musical landscape of 2023. Once again, we're reintroducing you to some exceptional soul music artists, whose music possesses the transformative power to soothe your spirit and offer a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of your daily life.
These soulful tunes are not merely songs; they're companions designed to accompany you through life's challenges, helping you navigate them with grace as you prepare for the journey into 2024.
Let's stop talking again and flawlessly shift into the next chapter of the Overlooked Tracks Session Series, highlighting the soulful sounds of R&B and Soul music. I'm Kenny Chiba, and you've just immersed yourself in the Soul Sessions on the Overlooked Tracks Podcast.

After departing from the laid-back Chill Laundry Lounge and succumbing to a state of relaxation, one of the homies told me about a singer from Sweden and when I heard that track, the decision was made to polish up and fine tune the Magical Music Bus for our next adventure to Sweden – the Scandinavian gem nestled in Northern Europe with a population exceeding 10 million. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and eclectic music scene, Sweden has given the world iconic artists such as ABBA, Roxette, Ace of Base and The Cardigans, leaving an indelible mark on various genres from folk and jazz to pop and rock.
The thriving indie music scene, in particular, will take center stage in the this 61st episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, offering a showcase of Sweden's distinct musical tapestry that promises to captivate your ears and soul.

Music possesses the transformative ability to touch one's soul and positively impact their mindset. The genres of Rhythm & Blues and Soul have long stood as potent musical forces. Over numerous decades, they have been agents of change, reason, and advocates for love and compassion towards humanity. In the 57th episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, we will showcase a curated selection of powerful and soothing songs that resonate with you in the present moment.

In the upcoming 56th episode of the Overlooked Track, we'll maintain a consistent musical vibe by featuring a selection of global Pop tunes to keep you grooving. In the last episode (Episode 55), we rocked out to some awesome tracks by talented artists. I hope it got you energized and perhaps even prompted a bit of head-bobbing—though not too much, as I wouldn't want to cause a headache. It's important to keep moving and stay in the dance-ready spirit, especially considering that October marks the onset of chilly weather in many parts of the world. Winter is indeed approaching.

To the dedicated listeners of the Overlooked Tracks podcast, I want to share that this summer has posed significant challenges for me personally. Shortly after the release of episode #53, I encountered illness, pain, and heartache, creating a rather unfavorable experience. During this time, I gained clarity about the individuals I could truly rely on; those who stood by me during this temporary setback and those who merely made empty assurances. This eye-opening period reinforced the notion that life is a continuous learning journey. Despite the years that have shaped my existence up to this point, each experience imparts new lessons, highlighting the essence of perpetual learning and growth.

Argentina is known for its outstanding and oh so beautiful landscapes, the welcoming atmosphere of the people of Argentina, their foods and wine (especially their meats and wine and you can get fat and drunk very quickly because is it oh so good, and you just can’t stop.  Argentina is also known for its gorgeous dance of tango and most importantly, without the fine music being played in this country, there is no tango.  It’s sort of a package deal. 

I was having a conversation with someone and the subject was Japanese animation or simply “anime” and I was learning more about anime from the conversation than I could ever thought of.  I’m a casual fan of the art form and interested in learning more about the fascination and popularity of anime.  Damn, I have a lot to learn because there is SO MUCH to see.  I did however discover the connection between Japanese anime and music – how appropriate because of course this is the Overlooked Tracks podcast - a music podcast.  
Come to find out there’s music to be listened and a music genre folks need to pay attention to, especially if they’re big fans of anime and even if you’re not a big fan, the Anison music genre may be a good start for you to learn more about the music and anime. Maybe you can call it “Killing two birds with one stone”. 
Please Note:  Bump Music was from the following album and music artist: Album: Eternal Youth / Artist:  Rude.  Please go to the following link to find more music from this artist: 
https://apple.co/3MadjLA

Have you ever had a moment when so many things and events and situations happen all at the same time and you feel overwhelmed to the point where you just freeze and hide in a corner or somewhere so no one can see you?  Well, I don’t know about you but life can really get in the way for you to make progress and continue on with your journey to a good life both in the spiritual sense and the physical form.  This episode of the Overlooked Tracks podcast will focus on the mental.  Mental stability, mental greatness and mental peace just to name a few.  My name is Kenny Chiba and again this is the Overlooked Tracks podcast and we will start episode #47 with a band and a smooth soul singer telling a story of keeping it simple, keeping it special and keeping it pure because life can be rough and it may put you on your ass, but each of us have the power to get back up, dust ourselves off and fight for what you truly believe and love. 

Springtime, Springtime, Springtime!!  Hopefully it’s warming up for you at your location and you begin to feel the joy of Spring in many parts of the globe!!  From Springtime parties to Cherry blossom flowers (like many of them appear right here in Japan) to getting ready for baseball (that’s if you’re a fan of the sport), to spring cleaning the crib to make it shine, shine, shine.  Get ready to move around and awake from being hibernated during the winter because the Overlooked Tracks podcast has some great music for your soul and we will hit you with some solid soul music flavored joints from some heavy hitters in the soul music genre. 

We're gonna tell you right now, this collection of music for this 37th episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is a most difficult episode, and I am know for sure there are some of the greats in Blues Music that will be left out of this list of blues music for the podcast.
After juggling for weeks on what to do with the selection, it was decided the best way to display this fine music genre is to give you a dab of what Blues Music is today – the foundation of great sound and give you again a portion on what Blues Music is heading.  If these picks are indication of the future of Blues Music, the music genre is in good hands. 
Once again, this selection is not a list of the greatest of all time, which is SO impossible to do and such a waste of time, but we’re just going to display a small sample of sound we believe you should get some interest in and see where the rabbit hole can take you.

Welcome again to the Overlooked Tracks podcast and welcome to a form of sharing music for all to experience something special.  We’re not trying to be the flashy music podcast many may “temporary” enjoy, our goal is to simply provide an experience you can use for the long term, to cherish quality music for years to come.

The Overlooked Tracks podcast is back home after exploring the great lands of Central Asia and the Middle East discovering such awesome music for you to listen, share and enjoy.  Now along with that experience of understanding the greatness of that part of the globe, let us have focus on the outstanding vibes, melody, lyrics, and everything else of what women in music brings to the world.  Making a strong case from our past focus of women music artists in episode #12, this episode and the next will take you on a journey of music the better half of the human race, the intelligent, the more talented and of course the more beauty these and many more music artists bring to the airwaves and the internet.  In other words, women in this art form called music simply brings grace we all need in our lives. 

Welcome again to the Overlooked Tracks podcast and welcome to another form of groove, smooth and moving music.  Welcome to tracks of the Rhythm and Blues Music Genre and these picks for the 30th episode of the Overlooked Tracks podcast are so smooth, and you will need to play this episode again just to see how tight these artists really are, and then go and purchase their music art and play them over and over.  
We bring you a podcast to explore deeper into the world of music, a place where you can simply enjoy without outside influences to enjoy good music and the only influence you should have is from us – Overlooked Tracks, a source where you find music you might be overlooking.
We’re continuing this groove theory of music starting from the 28th episode of Funk, the 29th from some flaming Hip Hop and now the 30th with true rhythm, true soul, and true inspiring sound. 

As we’re winding down the year of 2021 and describing this year as another turbulent one for many.  Hopefully episode #27 woke you up and gain some power with the rock artists again displayed great sounds on the Rock music Genre.  This time, the Overlooked Tracks Podcast will help you dance the year away with the great vibes of Funk Music and if you’re listening to this podcast, you have permission to dance, to feel free and to say one thing:  You are still on this earth to enjoy the great music the Overlooked Tracks Podcast displays. 
This time, we have found six music artists we think you should take an interest and in turn get you more interested in how deep the funk music rabbit-hole can go.
My name is Kenny Chiba and this is the OVERLOOKED TRACKS PODCAST – Your guide to discover great music that is simply being overlooked. Your ears will not play tricks on you because your ears will thank you for listening to this podcast.  The past, present, and future music played on this podcast will stimulate the mind and soul and for you, the listener to belief there so much to realize in the music universe.
Artwork from Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 - April 27, 2009).  More information on the life of Mr. Barnes can be viewed here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Barnes

Welcome to Part 2 of the African Journey of the Overlooked Tracks Episode, in other words – Episode #26.  We have a hot set of tracks to display the finely tuned, uniquely made, smooth to the groove of the music artists from the continent of Africa.  This is an exciting time to give you boundless music you may have overlooked, and it’s time for you to recognize the greatness music can bring in your life, and I’m not talking cookie cutter music where it’s here today and gone tomorrow. I must tell you that it’s really worth your time to do some ear hustling and get very familiar on these tracks from these and other music artists on this podcast. 
My name is Kenny Chiba and this is the OVERLOOKED TRACKS PODCAST – Your guide to discover great music that is simply being overlooked. Your ears will not play tricks on you because your ears will thank you for listening to this podcast.  The past, present, and future music played on this podcast will stimulate the mind and soul and for you, the listener to belief there so much to realize in the music universe.