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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings were an American funk and soul band signed to Daptone Records. They were part of a revival movement of mid-1960s to mid-1970s style funk and soul music. [2] They released their debut album Dap Dippin' in 2002, the first of seven studio albums.
Nov 19, 2016 · Sharon Jones, the fiery soul singer who spent decades in obscurity before becoming a Grammy-nominated soul and funk vocalist with her longtime backing band the Dap-Kings, died on Friday of...
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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings official site features news, tour dates, timeline, FAQ, pictures and store.
Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York. [2] . Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, [3] releasing her first record when she was 40 years old. [4] .
The Dap-Kings were the powerhouse band behind the GRAMMY-nominated Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings for 16 years. They are also the band on Amy Winehouse’s GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum album Back to Black.
Nov 19, 2016 · Nov. 18, 2016. Sharon Jones, the soul singer and powerful voice of the band the Dap-Kings, died on Friday of pancreatic cancer that had been in remission but returned last year. She was 60....
Jul 29, 2016 · “But I’m still here!” In fact, she is more present than ever. In the last nine months, Ms. Jones and her well-regarded band, the Dap-Kings, have recorded two albums, opened two national tours...
