AudioPhix • 27th November 2024

Classic songs to add to your Thanksgiving playlist

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to give thanks and spend time with the people who matter the most. Nothing is better than reuniting with loved ones and sharing a delicious meal together. From turkey to mom’s legendary stuffing, the food is out of this world. And your playlist can be too! Here are some great 1960s and 1970s songs to listen to this Thanksgiving season. Otis Redding is one of the most iconic names in soul and R&B for a reason. He helped put Stax Records on the map. Redding tragicall...

AudioPhix • 30th October 2024

Spooky songs to add to your Halloween playlist

Every fall, millions of children dress up as they ask the age-old question, trick or treat? Halloween is a favorite holiday for some, while others may not get as excited for the spooky season. Whether you're a Halloween enthusiast or not, plenty of great songs from the 1950s and 1960s pay tribute to the holiday. Let's explore some of the best songs to enjoy on October 31st. Yes, this song originated from The Wizard of Oz in 1939. However, it received a great 60s pop cover from The Fifth Estate...

AudioPhix • 22nd October 2024

Best falsettos of 1960s and 1970s pop

In the 1960s and 1970s, the falsetto voice was taking the country by storm. Many popular acts in various genres included a talented falsetto singer. While the falsetto was very common in R&B and soul groups such as the Temptations and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, it also found a place in pop acts as well. From Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the Bee Gees, falsetto singing was at an all-time high (pun intended). Many may not know the name Bob Miranda, but you may be familiar with his c...

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth • 4th October 2024

FARA set to host 16th Energy Ball for Friedreich’s Ataxia  - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, genetic condition that affects approximately 5,000 people in the United States and 15,000 around the world. Debilitating and progressive, it is often diagnosed during childhood. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) has been a consistent voice for those who suffer from FA. The organization is at the forefront of research dedicated to finding a cure for the condition. 


Currently, only one treatment option is available for those who have FA. The U.S. Fo...

AudioPhix • 3rd October 2024

Six best falsettos of classic soul and R&B

In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, soul and R&B music dominated the charts in America. With the massive success of Detroit, New York, Memphis, and Philadelphia labels, R&B was a favorite among the young generation. Motown and other labels changed the way African-American entertainers were viewed at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Soul music brought people of all backgrounds and ethnicities together. It was happy music and a universal sound. Many classic soul acts had a key ingredient. An i...

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth • 16th September 2024

Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures and the impact of equine therapy - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Connections with animals are vital to the human spirit. Animals bring joy, happiness and comfort to people around the world. Horses, in particular, can have a special impact. Mary Rose Gullet, founder and president of Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures, knows this firsthand, and first-hoove. After experiencing a traumatic event, during her adolescence, Gullet’s parents decided to take her to a family friend’s horse farm to try to lift her spirits. As soon as Gullet saw and interacted with the horse...

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth • 6th September 2024

Living the five-star treatment: Pendry Tampa is coming in early 2027 (RENDERINGS) - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Imagine enjoying five-star hotel treatment and amenities from the comfort of your own home. Pendry Hotels & Resorts has been able to cultivate such an experience for guests around the world. The Pendry portfolio includes locations in Chicago, San Diego, New York City and Newport Beach.   In early 2027, Pendry, in collaboration with Two Roads Development, will open Pendry Tampa, bringing its acclaimed services to the Tampa Bay area. Pendry Tampa will include 200 condo units as well as 222 hotel r...

AudioPhix • 15th August 2024

The legacy of 'Stay' and Maurice Williams

On August 6th, 2024, Maurice Williams passed away at 86 years old. While many may not know his name, Williams was one of the most important contributors to doo-wop and R&B in the 1950s and 1960s. Two of his compositions became era-defining hits, "Little Darlin'" (1957) and "Stay" (1960). Williams is immortalized by "Stay", which was the shortest No. 1 hit ever on the Billboard Hot 100, according to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Even more remarkably, "Stay" has remained relevant to mult...

AudioPhix • 10th August 2024

Motown's legendary girl groups changed the scope of music

Motown is one of the most celebrated and trailblazing labels in American music. During the 1960s, it dominated the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, introducing soul music to audiences of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Acts such as the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 became household names. Girl groups had a profound influence on Motown's success. Diana Ross became one of the most recognizable celebrities...

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth • 2nd August 2024

CAN Community Health’s battle to eliminate HIV and sexually transmitted diseases - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Imagine a world without HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections. These health challenges can be difficult to speak about. However, this does not lessen their significance in the community. For many years, numerous transmitted diseases were an automatic death sentence. Fortunately, with breakthrough medical advancements, people who have been diagnosed with HIV or other STDs can thrive. Individuals can take a single pill every day, to combat HIV. Impress...

AudioPhix • 23rd July 2024

Last original member of the Four Tops, Duke Fakir, passes away

In the 1960s, the Four Tops were one of Motown's most popular and commercially successful groups. Consisting of Levi Stubbs, Obie Benson, Lawrence Payton, and Duke Fakir, the Tops released hits such as "Baby I Need Your Loving", "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)", "It's the Same Old Song", and "Reach Out I'll Be There." Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last remaining original member of the Four Tops, passed away on July 22nd, 2024 at 88 years old. He reportedly died of heart failure, according...