Neo-soul

Brand New Heavies Had A Huge US Hit With ‘Brother Sister’ in 1994

The UK’s neo-soul band Brand New Heavies scored two massive albums in the USA in the 90s. When the third album ‘Brother Sister’ was released in 1994 it reached no 26 on the US R&B chart.

Tagged as: 90s, acid jazz, Australian Tour, Brand New Heavies, N’Dea Davenport, Neo-soul, Roy Ortuso, soul, UK

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The Brand New Heavies Have An Australian Connection With The Happy Feet Movie

by Paul Cashmere

The Brand New Heavies have an Australian connection through the movie ‘Happy Feet’. There 1992 song ‘Jump n Move’ was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 Australian movie.

Tagged as: 90s, acid jazz, Australian Tour, Brand New Heavies, Happy Feet, Neo-soul, Roy Ortuso, soul, UK

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D.I.G. (Directions In Groove) Reform For Brand New Heavies Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australian acid jazz band D.I.G. (Directions In Groove’ will reform for their first shows in 10 years to tour with Brand New Heavies across Australia.

Tagged as: 90s, Abstract Touring, Australia, Brand New Heavies, D.I.G., Dig, Directions In Groove, Neo-soul, R&B, soul

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