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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Michael Jackson, In Memoriam

The death of Michael Jackson last week caused generations of people to reflect on the King of Pop’s body of work over the years. No doubt he’s been an influence […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Soul Barkada to Play at East Hollywood Earth Day Festival

Elson and the Soul Barkada will be performing at the East Hollywood Earth Day Festival at the Vermont/Santa Monica Metro station plaza (at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Election Night Video!

Check out the video pf Elson and the Soul Barkada performing “Are You Ready (For Garcetti)?” at the Avalon Hollywood on March 3, 2009. Watch the councilman himself jam with […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Election Night at the Avalon Hollywood!

Elson and the Soul Barkada is honored to have been chosen to do a special performance at L.A. City Councilman Eric Garcetti’s election night party at the Avalon Hollywood on […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Obama Song!

To commemorate the inauguration of President Barack Obama, Elson and the Soul Barkada, (temporarily renamed “Elson and the Soul Barack-ada”) made a fun parody of Carl Carlton’s “She’s A Bad […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."

Evolution Of ‘Hearts’

Okay, so just what does this whole recording process entail – and why does it take so damn long? Well, a great part of it is the ability to constantly […]

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"My name is Elson...and I sing and write songs..."
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Background Check (1,2)

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Been doing some recording this past month, nailing down Louie’s and Lisa’s (above) background vocals for some more tunes on May 1 and May 18. All of the tracks were […]

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In Record Mode

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Been recording lately. Keith came in tonight to record conga tracks to replace my drum machine congas – sure adds some new life to the tracks, especially to “the twins” […]

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