The Soulful Divas, the Book

Description

Based on David Nathan’s one-on-one interviews with the ‘divas’ over many years along with my personal observations and commentary on their respective careers, “The Soulful Divas” has received many kind comments, in particular from the ardent music lovers of the work of artists such as Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Anita Baker, Phyllis Hyman, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton, Millie Jackson, Esther Phillips and Doris Troy, who are among the pioneers of R&B and soul music.

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Dionne Warwick – Black Pearl
• Chapter 2: Nina Simone – The One and Only High Priestess
• Chapter 3: Aretha Franklin – A Rose Is Still a Rose
• Chapter 4: Esther Phillips – Better Beware!
• Chapter 5: Doris Troy – Just One Look… It’s Mama Soul
• Chapter 6: Diana Ross – ‘Just Call Me Diana’
• Chapter 7: Gladys Knight – The Real Nitty Gritty
• Chapter 8: Chaka Khan – A Woman, a Backbone, Through the Fire
• Chapter 9: Patti Labelle – Go Sister, Soul Sister
• Chapter 10: Millie Jackson – Ms Jackson If You Please… and …. You If You Don’t
• Chapter 11: Natalie Cole – A Soul Recovered
• Chapter 12: Phyllis Hyman – Old Friend
• Chapter 13: Roberta Flack – Quiet Fire
• Chapter 14: Anita Baker – Good Love, Sweet Love
• Chapter 15: The Young Divas – Whitney, Janet and Toni