Music & Medicine

Music & Medicine

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Music & Medicine episodes

  • Music & Medicine: Episode 45: | Jesse Campbell Helping Kids Learn to Read

    Jesse Campbell is an American R&B singer. He was a member of Team Christina in the second season of the American television talent show The Voice.in 1994 he signed with Underworld / Capitol Records releasing an album entitled Never Let You Go, which reached No. 53 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.[1][2] The album spawned two charting singles, "When U Cry I Cry" and "Baby, Baby, Baby". He performed on national television shows such as The Tonight Show and BET's Video Soul. He performed internationally traveling to South and Central America, UK, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Asia, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Italy, Denmark, Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico. He also recorded the song "Where Is the Love" for the soundtrack to the film Dead Presidents.

    In 2012, he auditioned singing Leon Russell's "A Song for You". All four judges (Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton) hit the "I Want You" button for him. He chose to be part of the team of Christina Aguilera.
    In the Battle round, he was put against Anthony Evans, another R&B/gospel singer. In a duet, they sang the Alicia Keys song "If I Ain't Got You". He won over Evans and advanced to the live shows.

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    20 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 44: | Felton Pilate fm ConFunkShun Be Careful Using AutoTune Part 2

    Felton C Pilate II is an American singer, #songwriter @multiinstrumentalist and record producer known as a member of the 1970s and 1980s funk/R&B band #confunkshun

    As a collaborator with rapper #mchammer Pilate's joint efforts with Hammer are now five #Diamond having sold over 30 million albums from 1989 to 1992 alone, that include albums #pleasehammerdonthurtem (1990) and #toolegittoquit (1991)
    Their song #lovetrain was just reboarded by #silksonic and #brunomars for the #billboardmusicawards

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    40 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 44: | Felton Pilate fm ConFunkShun Advises Sign Your Own Checks - Part 1

    Felton C Pilate II is an American singer, #songwriter @multiinstrumentalist and record producer known as a member of the 1970s and 1980s funk/R&B band #confunkshun

    As a collaborator with rapper #mchammer Pilate's joint efforts with Hammer are now five #Diamond having sold over 30 million albums from 1989 to 1992 alone, that include albums #pleasehammerdonthurtem (1990) and #toolegittoquit (1991)
    Their song #lovetrain was just reboarded by #silksonic and #brunomars for the #billboardmusicawards

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    52 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 43: | Nakia Dillard Providing Work for New Actors

    Actor #nakiadillard is making his latest splash on television with a role on ABC’s reboot of #thewonderyears

    Dillard has been in the industry for decades, including as an owner of his own theater school in Philadelphia called #aikanperformingarts
    Dillard has already starred in many film and television roles, including a starring role as #Terrencelong in CW’s #BlackLightning working alongside some of the greats like Bill Duke (“Cover”), #jamiefoxx #kerrywashington #anthonymackie #nightcatchesus and #thewire to name a few.

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    12 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 41: | Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions Soulful Songstress and R&B Icon

    The Emotions have been sampled by rappers such as Big Daddy Kane, Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J, Wu-Tang Clan, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Salt n Pepa, De La Soul, Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest, and Notorious BIG.

    Artists such as Toni Braxton, 112, Mariah Carey, Lisa Lisa, and Cult Jam, Mary J Blige, Ginuwine, Keyshia Cole, Tamia, and Janet Jackson have also sampled the girl group.
    Their songs have also been covered by artists such as Phoebe Snow, Minnie Riperton, Marcia Hines, Patti La Belle, Maysa, The Temptations, Will Downing and Nancy Wilson, and Bobby Caldwell.
    The group was originally a gospel outfit known as the Hutchinson Sunbeams who toured the gospel circuit with their father Joe Hutchinson. The Sunbeams sang on Jerry Van Dyke’s “Children’s Gospel” television show and also occasionally performed in the concert with Mahalia Jackson. They eventually became an R&B/Soul act with a popular following in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Soon being renamed The Emotions, they signed with the Memphis-based Volt imprint of Stax Records in the late 1960s. Under the production of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, the group issued their 1969 debut album entitled So I Can Love You on Stax.
    Wanda Vaughn, an original member of the iconic group The Emotions, has captivated audiences worldwide with her soulful voice and powerful stage presence. As one-third of the legendary trio known for timeless hits like “Best of My Love” and “Don’t Ask My Neighbors,” Wanda helped define the sound of 1970s R&B and continues to be a revered figure in the genre.
    With a career spanning over five decades, Wanda’s soulful soprano has brought depth and emotion to every lyric, setting her apart as a true vocal powerhouse. Known for her rich harmonies and the infectious energy she brings to the stage, Wanda and The Emotions have earned Grammy Awards, topped Billboard charts, and collaborated with musical giants like Earth, Wind & Fire. Beyond the hits, Wanda’s contributions to music reflect a deep commitment to artistic authenticity and emotional resonance.
    Her influence on contemporary R&B, soul, and gospel remains strong, as her music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. Wanda Vaughn stands as a living testament to the enduring power of music to touch hearts, making her an irreplaceable figure in the legacy of American soul.

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    50 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 40: | Karly Moreno Navigating Life and Love with The Power of Faith

    Karly Moreno, a finalist on the Voice is a singer-songwriter from sunny Orange County, California. Her dream is to be able to touch and inspire people with "my music the way music touches me. I've been told I have a "unique tone and soulful heart." She has been playing shows throughout OC & LA since 2013 and has a new single out which we just love. Here she talks about the Power of Faith.

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    33 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 39: | Selina Albright: Managing a Career & A Growing Family

    Los Angeles native independent singer-songwriter Selina Albright has an impressive way of evoking powerful emotional responses in her listeners. With her sultry, angelic tone and elaborate vocal arrangements, combined with powerful multi-octave wailing and energetic stage presence, she certainly is one whose voice and spirit pierce directly to the soul and command attention.  


    In her style, you’ll hear influences of Ella Fitzgerald, Maxwell, Minnie Ripperton, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Amel Larrieux, D’Angelo, Mariah Carey, and Dinah Washington. A balanced blend of all of these is the key to her versatility, empowering her to maintain creative flexibility from project to project. 


    Ms. Albright has traveled the world on her solo tours, and also shared the stage with a long list of artists: pianists Jeff Lorber, George Duke, Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, and Keiko Matsui; guitarists Peter White, Nick Colionne, and Adam Hawley; bassists Marcus Miller and Gerald Veasley; saxophonists Gerald Albright, Maceo Parker, David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Steve Cole, Boney James, Jeff Kashiwa, Eric Darius, and Candy Dulfer; flutist Althea Rene; trumpeters Hugh Masekela, Rick Braun, and Ilya Serov; bands Pieces of a Dream and Four80East; and vocalists Chaka Khan, Will Downing, Eric Roberson, Regina Belle, Algebra Blessett, Lindsey Webster, Tony Momrelle, Aubrey Logan, Maysa, and The Temptations.

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    31 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 38: | Alvin Love II: Secrets for a Wonderful Marriage with CeCe Winans

    Love II together with his wife Cece Winans have a church known as Nashville Life Church located in Nashville, Tennessee. The church has been there for more than eight years. Many parishioners in that church have coupled up and started long-term relationships. Here he talks about how he came ot know the Winans family, enter the ministry and secrets for better communication in marriage. Their son, Alvin Love III now leads the church as the pastor.

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    39 min
  • Music & Medicine: Episode 37: | Manoj Chandra: Transitioning Fm India to the US During Covid

    MNM was excited to catch up @the_manoj_chandra fresh off his US premiere #christmasinmiami starring #johnamos

    He discusses how he made it big in #india before coming to the US and says “I grew up witnessing fan wars in the cinemas, well-dressed people stealing movie tickets for the premiere show, people dancing, crying, and celebrating their favorite actors in a premiere show. Unconsciously I developed an immense love for cinema at a very small age. “ now that’s #devotion

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    26 min

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