Summary: American Whiskey brand Bulleit Bourbon® is coming to Edinburgh with its unique series of live music events. Showcasing pioneering musicians alongside their contemporary peers, the Bulleit Originals events take the audience on a musical journey demonstrating how much of the music we listen to today is inspired by original musical genres. Tracing the influence of Soul and Funk, the event on Friday 30th January at The Caves in Edinburgh will feature performances from ‘California Soul’ legend Marlena Shaw; alongside a specially created Tribute to Soul set from festival favourite Greg Wilson; the eclectic vibes of Jazzanova; and Edinburgh’s ‘retrofuturist-broken-soul-funk’ duo Digital Jones. Check out the Bulleit podcast to hear what ‘California Soul’ legend Marlena Shaw thinks about the influence soul and funk has had on today’s music, not to mention why she loves Japan! Also featuring Greg Wilson filling us in on his personal mission to educate the world on musical heritage.
