Concord Music Group is about to breathe new life into the legendary soul label Stax Records.
Stax was the home of Isaac Hayes, Booker T. and the MGs, The Bar-Kays, Sam and Dave, the Staple Singers, Eddie Floyd and more.In bringing the label back to life, Stax will also produce new music. The roster's star Isaac Hayes and Angie Stone are the first two names announced for albums in 2007.
"Stax always has been and always will be Soul Music, I was a part of that," said Hayes. "I am coming back to Stax because there is still so much to do. It's like coming home."
"The thrill of putting out music on the label that brought the world Otis, Booker T, the Staples and so many other artists who made me want to sing in the first place is simply indescribable," added Stone. "I simply can't believe that I will be a Stax artist - and I'll be label mates with Isaac Hayes. The staff at Stax share my belief that soul has to stay in touch with its origins. We're going to make beautiful music together."
However, the first release will be an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute album 'Interpretations'.
Songs will include Chaka Khan on "Shining Star", Musiq Soulchild "Reasons", Meshell N'degeocello "Fantasy", Kirk Franklin "September", The Randy Watson Experience (aka ?uestlove of The Roots) featuring Bilal "Can't Hide Love" and Dwele "That's The Way of the World".
In 2007, 20 CDs and DVDs are planned for release.
