IU Soul Revue

High energy, impeccable musicianship and sizzling soul- the IU Soul Revue delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, soul, funk and contemporary urban black popular music. Performances feature original compositions along with arrangements of works recorded by the likes of Stevie Wonder; Earth, Wind and Fire; Patti Labelle, Kelly Price, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Eric Benet and more. The Revue is a full ensemble, featuring male and female lines, horns, rhythm section, at times augmented by strings and dancers. Since 1971, the Revue has maintained its' reputation as one of the finest collegiate popular music ensembles in America.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The talents of the IU Soul Revue have not gone unnoticed. Thomas "Beans," Bowles, former musician and road manager for Motown Record Corporation, Detroit, said; "The IU Soul Revue is the best Motown clone that I have ever seen." Michael J. Powell, producer of popular recording artists such as Anita Baker and Patti LaBelle said; "I was pleasantly surprised at the cohesion of talent, professionalism and quality centered within the Soul Revue."

Several Soul Revue alumni have gone on to professional careers in the music industry. Crystal Taliefero, former backup singer for both Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, now with Billy Joel; and James Strong, bassist and band leader for L. L. Cool J and just a few.

Nathanael Fareed Mahluli, Director