::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Maceo Parker's SOUL FOOD comes out on June 26 via The Funk Garage / Mascot Label Group Parker serves up a menu of classics and originals infused with New Orleans Funk Funk legend  Maceo Parker  is set to release his first studio album in eight years,  ‘ Soul Food -  Cooking with Maceo , ’  on June 26th.   His 16th solo album and first release on Mascot Label Group's new imprint,  The Funk Garage,  the album finds Parker signature punchy saxophone sound partnering with New Orleans Funk royalty to cook up a fresh selection of Soul and Funk classics, as well as Parker originals. The album was recorded at New Orlean's House of 1000hz with Andrew “Goat” Gilchrist and producer Eli Wolf (Norah Jones, Madlib, Al Green). ‘Soul Food -  Cooking with Maceo ’  blends raw, old school funk with the flavors of New Orleans, featuring collaborations with Ivan Neville, Nikki Glaspie, Tony Hall, and a host of local musicians. The f...

buzzz worthy. . .  In honor of September being Gospel Music Heritage Month, heres a throw back to Shirley Murdock, one of many artists that enjoy singing gospel ad R&B music. By Mona Austin        Shirley Murdock is cooking up nourishment for the heart and soul  with her sophomore gospel recording, Soul Food, a multi-format CD.        Upon her buoyant return, the acclaimed singer redresses a subject  that is closely associated with her name: relationship with oneself and  God.        The first serving from her upcoming sophomore album is "I LoveMe  Better than That," a self-esteem boosting groove seasoned deliciously  with positive attitude and a guttural garnish of ad libs at the end that  make you want a second helping.       Her second album is intended to inspire all Shirley Murdock fans  t...