{"id":1455,"date":"2021-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofarsoundsblo.wpengine.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-soul-spotlight-ford-amplified-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T19:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T19:04:29","slug":"sofar-soul-spotlight-ford-amplified-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/sofar-soul-spotlight-ford-amplified-2021","title":{"rendered":"Sofar Soul Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some things never go out of style, and by \u201cthings\u201d we mean the enchanting sounds of soul music. Rising independent artists across Europe are bringing a fresh new twist to the classic genre. With the help of our friends at Ford, we brought those artists to perform in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hy4cKXx3Bo&list=PL4_SsHNp9R6e3qa-_vNZZf1enltmdwOly&pp=iAQB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listening Room<\/a>. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLXlrdLJIKprgTddXWfmaydTSRFtc9WNkL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amplified Sessions<\/a> with Ford highlighting artists with the soul and swagger to match the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E.<\/p>\n<h2>Palmaria – LIVE | Sofar London | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>This songwriting duo hails from a small town in Italy and are creating a fresh and hypnotic pop scene in London. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/artists\/palmaria\">Palmaria<\/a> is one to watch.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yeMjkmwDwh8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>ZEBEDE – LIVE | Sofar London | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>With a sound that marries an eclectic fusion of soul, jazz, and funk, the homegrown band, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/artists\/zebede\">ZEBEDE<\/a>, formed in London in 2018 is a staple of the growing London neo-soul scene.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_AC7SuPkiSI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Yellow Circles – LIVE | Sofar Milan | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Incorporating the influences of 70s funk and European flair, Yellow Circles is a modern soul group from Milan that brings a light, fiery style to modern soul.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fSTpUwlQ6vw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Reuben James – LIVE | Sofar London | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Singer-songwriter and pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5tA28joO5iZ0eCnvyctqRH?si=IeuBbz2tRHGdvx-ehJt0Ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuben James<\/a> boasts spirited jazz techniques and a strong, evocative voice you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/copWzXlYguk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Sonia Stein – LIVE | Sofar London | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>London-based songstress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/artists\/sonia-stein\">Sonia Stein<\/a> is an exciting pop voice creating songs full of drama, emotion, and, our favorite, <em>soul<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n00bujTKHYQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Jake Isaac – Amplified Sessions | Sofar London<\/h2>\n<p>Born and raised in south London, singer-songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/artists\/jake-isaac--1\">Jake Isaac<\/a>\u2019s distinctive style of soul has brought goosebumps to audiences across the UK.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kiwz8eBGJ0Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Noam Bar – LIVE | Sofar Hannover | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1iz7LoSimWD2OYcFl46xcC?si=87b0170de68f4436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noam Bar<\/a>\u2019s songs are presented with a sharp and critical perspective, wrapped up in upbeat grooves, and served with a touch of irony which are sure to make you laugh, cry, and dance.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HNHKHYahAeo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Superjava – LIVE | Sofar Paris | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Who brings disco, funk, soul, and electro-pop music together seamlessly? Archi and Alex of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2oiYIcyuXbGsKC0PJUCrGp?si=94918e7c9b9e4aa2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Superjava<\/a> create funky riffs with intense talent and spirit.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7oeztSyuqfM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Stone Jets – LIVE | Sofar London | Amplified Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Look up \u201cfeel-good music\u201d in the dictionary and you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/artists\/stone-jets\">The Stone Jets<\/a>. 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