Intense grooves, strong rhythms, cohesive instrumentation - the IU Soul Revue exhibits the timeless sounds of 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 & Fire, Patti Labelle, Kelly Price, D’Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Eric Benet and more. Since 1971, the Revue has enjoyed its reputation as one of the finest collegiate popular music ensembles in America. The electric performances of the IU Soul Revue are delivered by its commanding male and female vocal ensemble, powerful horn line and outstanding rhythm section.
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; Keith Mitchell and Kevon Edmonds of After Seven; recording artist Georgia Jones; and James Strong bassist and band leader for L.L Cool J are just a few.
"The IU Soul Revue is the best Motown clone that I have ever seen."
~ Thomas "Beans" Bowles, former musician and road manager for Motown Record Corporation, Detroit
The Soul Revue is available for public concerts, nightclubs, conventions, school and college programs, lecture-demonstrations, and other types of engagements.
Professor Mahluli is an accomplished performer, educator, composer, producer and engineer who received his education from prestigious institutions including Florida State University, Berklee College of Music, and Northwestern University. He has contributed work to the Sankofa African Dance Company conferences and to recordings such as the charitable and poetic "Write to Heal." Professor Mahluli has performed and recorded with artists such as Erykah Badu, members of BET’s International Association of African American Music, and the Stanley Paul Orchestra from the Oprah Winfrey show. These credentials, along with his enthusiasm and passion for classic soul and contemporary Black popular music make Professor Mahluli the perfect leader for Indiana University’s most vibrant and "funky" performing group.
